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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.91, 2,177.25 and 948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.91, 2,177.25 and 948.28 is: 1,308.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.91 : 2,177.25 = 948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.91/2,177.25 = 948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.91x = 2,177.25 × 948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.91x = 2,064,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,651.84/1,577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.48

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