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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.76, 2,037.71 and 699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.76, 2,037.71 and 699.60 is: 1,049.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.76 : 2,037.71 = 699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.76/2,037.71 = 699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.76x = 2,037.71 × 699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.76x = 1,425,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,578.42/1,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.95

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