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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.82, 2,367.59 and 755.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.82, 2,367.59 and 755.98 is: 1,134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.82 : 2,367.59 = 755.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.82/2,367.59 = 755.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.82x = 2,367.59 × 755.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.82x = 1,789,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,850.69/1,577.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.38

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