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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.05, 1,415.93 and 577.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.05, 1,415.93 and 577.92 is: 797.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.05 : 1,415.93 = 577.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.05/1,415.93 = 577.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.05x = 1,415.93 × 577.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.05x = 818,284.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,284.30/1,026.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.51

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