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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.71, 2,098.77 and 577.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.71, 2,098.77 and 577.30 is: 865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.71 : 2,098.77 = 577.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.71/2,098.77 = 577.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.71x = 2,098.77 × 577.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.71x = 1,211,619.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,619.92/1,399.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.62

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