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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.32, 1,596.64 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.32, 1,596.64 and 577.44 is: 866.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.32 : 1,596.64 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.32/1,596.64 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.32x = 1,596.64 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.32x = 921,963.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,963.80/1,064.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.25

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