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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.40, 2,363.58 and 999.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.40, 2,363.58 and 999.12 is: 1,497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.40 : 2,363.58 = 999.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.40/2,363.58 = 999.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.40x = 2,363.58 × 999.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.40x = 2,361,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,500.05/1,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.08

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