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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.92, 1,434.96 and 574.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.92, 1,434.96 and 574.08 is: 792.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.92 : 1,434.96 = 574.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.92/1,434.96 = 574.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.92x = 1,434.96 × 574.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.92x = 823,781.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,781.84/1,039.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.16

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