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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.12, 1,432.64 and 572.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.12, 1,432.64 and 572.38 is: 789.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.12 : 1,432.64 = 572.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.12/1,432.64 = 572.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.12x = 1,432.64 × 572.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.12x = 820,014.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,014.48/1,038.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.90

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