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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.04, 1,435.26 and 574.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.04, 1,435.26 and 574.29 is: 792.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.04 : 1,435.26 = 574.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.04/1,435.26 = 574.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.04x = 1,435.26 × 574.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.04x = 824,255.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,255.47/1,040.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.52

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