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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.07, 1,406.24 and 576.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.07, 1,406.24 and 576.89 is: 796.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.07 : 1,406.24 = 576.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.07/1,406.24 = 576.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.07x = 1,406.24 × 576.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.07x = 811,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,235.88/1,019.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.06

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