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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.18, 2,366.07 and 699.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.18, 2,366.07 and 699.34 is: 1,049.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.18 : 2,366.07 = 699.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.18/2,366.07 = 699.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.18x = 2,366.07 × 699.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.18x = 1,654,687.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,687.39/1,577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.14

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