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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.75, 2,177.73 and 988.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.75, 2,177.73 and 988.25 is: 1,364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.75 : 2,177.73 = 988.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.75/2,177.73 = 988.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.75x = 2,177.73 × 988.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.75x = 2,152,130.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,130.78/1,577.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.05

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