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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.72, 2,367.04 and 603.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.72, 2,367.04 and 603.92 is: 906.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.72 : 2,367.04 = 603.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.72/2,367.04 = 603.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.72x = 2,367.04 × 603.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.72x = 1,429,502.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,502.80/1,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.06

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