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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.94, 1,435.15 and 574.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.94, 1,435.15 and 574.18 is: 792.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.94 : 1,435.15 = 574.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.94/1,435.15 = 574.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.94x = 1,435.15 × 574.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.94x = 824,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,034.43/1,039.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.39

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