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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.64, 1,595.06 and 577.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.64, 1,595.06 and 577.38 is: 865.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.64 : 1,595.06 = 577.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.64/1,595.06 = 577.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.64x = 1,595.06 × 577.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.64x = 920,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,955.74/1,064.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.04

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