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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.06, 1,406.36 and 577.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.06, 1,406.36 and 577.01 is: 796.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.06 : 1,406.36 = 577.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.06/1,406.36 = 577.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.06x = 1,406.36 × 577.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.06x = 811,478.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,478.19/1,019.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.30

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