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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.39, 1,448.19 and 577.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.39, 1,448.19 and 577.34 is: 796.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.39 : 1,448.19 = 577.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.39/1,448.19 = 577.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.39x = 1,448.19 × 577.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.39x = 836,099.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,099.05/1,049.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.75

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