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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.81, 1,434.94 and 574.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.81, 1,434.94 and 574.06 is: 792.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.81 : 1,434.94 = 574.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.81/1,434.94 = 574.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.81x = 1,434.94 × 574.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.81x = 823,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,746.68/1,039.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.21

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