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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.99, 1,925.88 and 977.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.99, 1,925.88 and 977.55 is: 1,346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.99 : 1,925.88 = 977.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.99/1,925.88 = 977.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.99x = 1,925.88 × 977.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.99x = 1,882,646.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,646.44/1,397.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.69

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