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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.48, 1,891.74 and 577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.48, 1,891.74 and 577 is: 865.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.48 : 1,891.74 = 577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.48/1,891.74 = 577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.48x = 1,891.74 × 577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.48x = 1,091,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,533.98/1,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.28

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