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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.16, 2,945.46 and 577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.16, 2,945.46 and 577.02 is: 865.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.16 : 2,945.46 = 577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.16/2,945.46 = 577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.16x = 2,945.46 × 577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.16x = 1,699,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,589.33/1,964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.30

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