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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.54, 1,435.94 and 574.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.54, 1,435.94 and 574.79 is: 793.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.54 : 1,435.94 = 574.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.54/1,435.94 = 574.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.54x = 1,435.94 × 574.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.54x = 825,353.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,353.90/1,040.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.20

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