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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.82, 2,176.35 and 1,079.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.82, 2,176.35 and 1,079.58 is: 1,489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.82 : 2,176.35 = 1,079.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.82/2,176.35 = 1,079.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.82x = 2,176.35 × 1,079.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.82x = 2,349,543.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,543.93/1,577.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.11

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