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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.91, 2,096.05 and 575.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.91, 2,096.05 and 575.50 is: 862.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.91 : 2,096.05 = 575.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.91/2,096.05 = 575.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.91x = 2,096.05 × 575.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.91x = 1,206,276.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,276.78/1,397.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.91

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