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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.26, 1,435.54 and 574.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.26, 1,435.54 and 574.50 is: 792.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.26 : 1,435.54 = 574.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.26/1,435.54 = 574.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.26x = 1,435.54 × 574.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.26x = 824,717.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,717.73/1,040.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.80

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