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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.06, 2,099.11 and 577.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.06, 2,099.11 and 577.41 is: 866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.06 : 2,099.11 = 577.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.06/2,099.11 = 577.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.06x = 2,099.11 × 577.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.06x = 1,212,036.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,036.61/1,399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.32

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