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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.33, 1,406.58 and 577.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.33, 1,406.58 and 577.27 is: 796.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.33 : 1,406.58 = 577.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.33/1,406.58 = 577.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.33x = 1,406.58 × 577.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.33x = 811,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,976.44/1,019.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.58

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