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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.19, 1,406.38 and 577.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.19, 1,406.38 and 577.01 is: 796.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.19 : 1,406.38 = 577.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.19/1,406.38 = 577.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.19x = 1,406.38 × 577.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.19x = 811,495.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,495.32/1,019.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.22

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