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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.72, 2,425.97 and 577.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.72, 2,425.97 and 577.53 is: 866.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.72 : 2,425.97 = 577.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.72/2,425.97 = 577.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.72x = 2,425.97 × 577.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.72x = 1,401,067.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,067.49/1,617.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.07

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