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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.12, 1,435.44 and 574.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.12, 1,435.44 and 574.36 is: 792.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.12 : 1,435.44 = 574.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.12/1,435.44 = 574.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.12x = 1,435.44 × 574.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.12x = 824,459.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,459.32/1,040.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.66

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