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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.63, 1,436.13 and 574.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.63, 1,436.13 and 574.88 is: 793.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.63 : 1,436.13 = 574.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.63/1,436.13 = 574.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.63x = 1,436.13 × 574.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.63x = 825,595.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,595.23/1,040.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.36

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