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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.99, 2,367.53 and 700.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.99, 2,367.53 and 700.22 is: 1,050.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.99 : 2,367.53 = 700.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.99/2,367.53 = 700.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.99x = 2,367.53 × 700.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.99x = 1,657,788.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,788.36/1,577.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.57

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