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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.17, 1,447.79 and 577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.17, 1,447.79 and 577.12 is: 796.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.17 : 1,447.79 = 577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.17/1,447.79 = 577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.17x = 1,447.79 × 577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.17x = 835,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,548.56/1,049.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.39

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