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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.77, 1,434.89 and 574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.77, 1,434.89 and 574.02 is: 792.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.77 : 1,434.89 = 574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.77/1,434.89 = 574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.77x = 1,434.89 × 574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.77x = 823,655.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,655.56/1,039.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.15

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