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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.67, 2,366.52 and 699.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.67, 2,366.52 and 699.99 is: 1,049.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.67 : 2,366.52 = 699.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.67/2,366.52 = 699.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.67x = 2,366.52 × 699.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.67x = 1,656,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,540.33/1,577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.99

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