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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.35, 1,406.79 and 577.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.35, 1,406.79 and 577.33 is: 796.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.35 : 1,406.79 = 577.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.35/1,406.79 = 577.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.35x = 1,406.79 × 577.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.35x = 812,182.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,182.07/1,019.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.76

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