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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.95, 2,367.63 and 604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.95, 2,367.63 and 604.13 is: 906.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.95 : 2,367.63 = 604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.95/2,367.63 = 604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.95x = 2,367.63 × 604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.95x = 1,430,344.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,344.47/1,577.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.46

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