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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.59, 2,096.52 and 575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.59, 2,096.52 and 575.92 is: 863.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.59 : 2,096.52 = 575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.59/2,096.52 = 575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.59x = 2,096.52 × 575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.59x = 1,207,427.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,427.80/1,397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.94

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