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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.67, 1,415.49 and 577.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.67, 1,415.49 and 577.62 is: 797.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.67 : 1,415.49 = 577.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.67/1,415.49 = 577.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.67x = 1,415.49 × 577.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.67x = 817,615.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,615.33/1,025.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.15

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