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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.48, 1,435.96 and 574.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.48, 1,435.96 and 574.88 is: 793.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.48 : 1,435.96 = 574.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.48/1,435.96 = 574.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.48x = 1,435.96 × 574.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.48x = 825,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,504.68/1,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.39

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