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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.58, 1,407.08 and 577.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.58, 1,407.08 and 577.48 is: 796.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.58 : 1,407.08 = 577.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.58/1,407.08 = 577.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.58x = 1,407.08 × 577.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.58x = 812,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,560.56/1,019.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.96

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