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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.11, 1,447.77 and 577.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.11, 1,447.77 and 577.01 is: 796.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.11 : 1,447.77 = 577.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.11/1,447.77 = 577.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.11x = 1,447.77 × 577.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.11x = 835,377.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,377.77/1,049.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.28

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