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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.44, 1,597.62 and 577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.44, 1,597.62 and 577.84 is: 867.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.44 : 1,597.62 = 577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.44/1,597.62 = 577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.44x = 1,597.62 × 577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.44x = 923,168.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,168.74/1,064.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.28

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