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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.88, 1,435.04 and 574.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.88, 1,435.04 and 574.13 is: 792.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.88 : 1,435.04 = 574.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.88/1,435.04 = 574.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.88x = 1,435.04 × 574.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.88x = 823,889.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,889.47/1,039.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.30

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