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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.83, 2,177.42 and 905.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.83, 2,177.42 and 905.46 is: 1,249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.83 : 2,177.42 = 905.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.83/2,177.42 = 905.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.83x = 2,177.42 × 905.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.83x = 1,971,564.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,564.56/1,577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.54

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