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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.77, 2,369.64 and 755.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.77, 2,369.64 and 755.55 is: 1,133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.77 : 2,369.64 = 755.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.77/2,369.64 = 755.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.77x = 2,369.64 × 755.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.77x = 1,790,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,384.34/1,579.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.32

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