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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.91, 2,367.63 and 604.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.91, 2,367.63 and 604.68 is: 907.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.91 : 2,367.63 = 604.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.91/2,367.63 = 604.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.91x = 2,367.63 × 604.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.91x = 1,431,658.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,658.51/1,577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.31

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