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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.81, 2,365.76 and 653.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.81, 2,365.76 and 653.97 is: 980.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.81 : 2,365.76 = 653.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.81/2,365.76 = 653.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.81x = 2,365.76 × 653.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.81x = 1,547,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,132.80/1,577.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.56

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