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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.03, 1,407.63 and 577.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.03, 1,407.63 and 577.92 is: 797.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.03 : 1,407.63 = 577.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.03/1,407.63 = 577.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.03x = 1,407.63 × 577.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.03x = 813,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,497.53/1,020.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.52

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