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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.91, 1,448.88 and 577.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.91, 1,448.88 and 577.81 is: 797.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.91 : 1,448.88 = 577.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.91/1,448.88 = 577.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.91x = 1,448.88 × 577.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.91x = 837,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,173.73/1,049.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.38

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