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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.55, 1,976.85 and 577.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.55, 1,976.85 and 577.98 is: 866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.55 : 1,976.85 = 577.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.55/1,976.85 = 577.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.55x = 1,976.85 × 577.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.55x = 1,142,579.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,579.76/1,318.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.55

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