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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.05, 1,449.07 and 577.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.05, 1,449.07 and 577.99 is: 797.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.05 : 1,449.07 = 577.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.05/1,449.07 = 577.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.05x = 1,449.07 × 577.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.05x = 837,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,547.97/1,050.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.63

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