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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.06, 1,435.38 and 574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.06, 1,435.38 and 574.40 is: 792.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.06 : 1,435.38 = 574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.06/1,435.38 = 574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.06x = 1,435.38 × 574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.06x = 824,483.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,483.71/1,040.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.73

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