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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.62, 1,436.04 and 574.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.62, 1,436.04 and 574.88 is: 793.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.62 : 1,436.04 = 574.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.62/1,436.04 = 574.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.62x = 1,436.04 × 574.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.62x = 825,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,550.68/1,040.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.33

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