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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.73, 2,096.88 and 576.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.73, 2,096.88 and 576.06 is: 864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.73 : 2,096.88 = 576.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.73/2,096.88 = 576.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.73x = 2,096.88 × 576.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.73x = 1,207,918.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,918.21/1,397.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.20

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