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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.69, 2,945.16 and 577.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.69, 2,945.16 and 577.09 is: 865.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.69 : 2,945.16 = 577.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.69/2,945.16 = 577.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.69x = 2,945.16 × 577.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.69x = 1,699,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,622.38/1,963.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.52

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