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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.44, 1,406.67 and 577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.44, 1,406.67 and 577.22 is: 796.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.44 : 1,406.67 = 577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.44/1,406.67 = 577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.44x = 1,406.67 × 577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.44x = 811,958.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,958.06/1,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.48

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