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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.74, 2,366.26 and 1,143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.74, 2,366.26 and 1,143.08 is: 1,714.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.74 : 2,366.26 = 1,143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.74/2,366.26 = 1,143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.74x = 2,366.26 × 1,143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.74x = 2,704,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,824.48/1,577.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.37

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