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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.70, 2,095.02 and 575.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.70, 2,095.02 and 575.75 is: 862.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.70 : 2,095.02 = 575.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.70/2,095.02 = 575.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.70x = 2,095.02 × 575.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.70x = 1,206,207.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,207.77/1,397.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.99

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