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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.10, 1,433.97 and 573.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.10, 1,433.97 and 573.35 is: 791.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.10 : 1,433.97 = 573.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.10/1,433.97 = 573.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.10x = 1,433.97 × 573.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.10x = 822,159.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,159.53/1,039.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.23

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