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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603, 2,404.50 and 577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603, 2,404.50 and 577 is: 865.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603 : 2,404.50 = 577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603/2,404.50 = 577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603x = 2,404.50 × 577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603x = 1,387,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,396.50/1,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.50

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