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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.78, 1,448.70 and 577.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.78, 1,448.70 and 577.66 is: 797.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.78 : 1,448.70 = 577.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.78/1,448.70 = 577.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.78x = 1,448.70 × 577.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.78x = 836,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,861.52/1,049.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.18

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