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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.06, 1,407.67 and 577.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.06, 1,407.67 and 577.95 is: 797.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.06 : 1,407.67 = 577.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.06/1,407.67 = 577.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.06x = 1,407.67 × 577.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.06x = 813,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,562.88/1,020.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.56

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