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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.03, 1,407.68 and 578

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.03, 1,407.68 and 578 is: 797.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.03 : 1,407.68 = 578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.03/1,407.68 = 578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.03x = 1,407.68 × 578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.03x = 813,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,639.04/1,020.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.66

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