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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.74, 1,407.28 and 577.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.74, 1,407.28 and 577.63 is: 797.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.74 : 1,407.28 = 577.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.74/1,407.28 = 577.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.74x = 1,407.28 × 577.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.74x = 812,880.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,880.11/1,019.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.15

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