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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.99, 1,407.58 and 577.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.99, 1,407.58 and 577.88 is: 797.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.99 : 1,407.58 = 577.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.99/1,407.58 = 577.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.99x = 1,407.58 × 577.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.99x = 813,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,412.33/1,019.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.47

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