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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.07, 1,415.84 and 577.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.07, 1,415.84 and 577.97 is: 797.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.07 : 1,415.84 = 577.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.07/1,415.84 = 577.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.07x = 1,415.84 × 577.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.07x = 818,303.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,303.08/1,026.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.52

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