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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.52, 1,406.97 and 577.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.52, 1,406.97 and 577.35 is: 796.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.52 : 1,406.97 = 577.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.52/1,406.97 = 577.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.52x = 1,406.97 × 577.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.52x = 812,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,314.13/1,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.76

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