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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.88, 2,367.30 and 712.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.88, 2,367.30 and 712.92 is: 1,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.88 : 2,367.30 = 712.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.88/2,367.30 = 712.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.88x = 2,367.30 × 712.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.88x = 1,687,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,695.52/1,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.60

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