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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.90, 1,433.64 and 573.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.90, 1,433.64 and 573.14 is: 790.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.90 : 1,433.64 = 573.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.90/1,433.64 = 573.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.90x = 1,433.64 × 573.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.90x = 821,676.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,676.43/1,038.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.91

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