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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.84, 2,177.55 and 948.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.84, 2,177.55 and 948.47 is: 1,308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.84 : 2,177.55 = 948.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.84/2,177.55 = 948.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.84x = 2,177.55 × 948.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.84x = 2,065,329.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,329.96/1,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.96

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