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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.26, 1,435.52 and 568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.26, 1,435.52 and 568.14 is: 784.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.26 : 1,435.52 = 568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.26/1,435.52 = 568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.26x = 1,435.52 × 568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.26x = 815,577.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,577.75/1,040.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.02

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