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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.92, 1,433.70 and 573.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.92, 1,433.70 and 573.14 is: 790.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.92 : 1,433.70 = 573.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.92/1,433.70 = 573.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.92x = 1,433.70 × 573.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.92x = 821,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,710.82/1,038.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.93

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