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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.03, 1,406.31 and 577.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.03, 1,406.31 and 577.07 is: 796.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.03 : 1,406.31 = 577.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.03/1,406.31 = 577.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.03x = 1,406.31 × 577.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.03x = 811,539.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,539.31/1,019.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.38

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