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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.10, 1,435.32 and 574.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.10, 1,435.32 and 574.35 is: 792.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.10 : 1,435.32 = 574.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.10/1,435.32 = 574.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.10x = 1,435.32 × 574.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.10x = 824,376.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,376.04/1,040.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.59

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