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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.10, 1,406.49 and 577.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.10, 1,406.49 and 577.00 is: 796.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.10 : 1,406.49 = 577.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.10/1,406.49 = 577.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.10x = 1,406.49 × 577.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.10x = 811,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,544.32/1,019.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.33

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