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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.76, 2,366.96 and 552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.76, 2,366.96 and 552.48 is: 828.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.76 : 2,366.96 = 552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.76/2,366.96 = 552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.76x = 2,366.96 × 552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.76x = 1,307,698.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,698.06/1,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.83

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