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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.87, 2,366.72 and 482.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.87, 2,366.72 and 482.14 is: 723.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.87 : 2,366.72 = 482.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.87/2,366.72 = 482.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.87x = 2,366.72 × 482.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.87x = 1,141,087.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,087.97/1,577.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.18

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