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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.43, 2,365.76 and 699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.43, 2,365.76 and 699.44 is: 1,048.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.43 : 2,365.76 = 699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.43/2,365.76 = 699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.43x = 2,365.76 × 699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.43x = 1,654,707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,707.17/1,577.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.99

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