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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.08, 1,594.90 and 577.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.08, 1,594.90 and 577.54 is: 865.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.08 : 1,594.90 = 577.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.08/1,594.90 = 577.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.08x = 1,594.90 × 577.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.08x = 921,118.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,118.55/1,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.65

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