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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.34, 1,435.62 and 574.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.34, 1,435.62 and 574.60 is: 792.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.34 : 1,435.62 = 574.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.34/1,435.62 = 574.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.34x = 1,435.62 × 574.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.34x = 824,907.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,907.25/1,040.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.92

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