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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.17, 1,406.49 and 577.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.17, 1,406.49 and 577.13 is: 796.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.17 : 1,406.49 = 577.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.17/1,406.49 = 577.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.17x = 1,406.49 × 577.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.17x = 811,727.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,727.57/1,019.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.46

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