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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.74, 1,436.19 and 574.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.74, 1,436.19 and 574.99 is: 793.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.74 : 1,436.19 = 574.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.74/1,436.19 = 574.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.74x = 1,436.19 × 574.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.74x = 825,794.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,794.89/1,040.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.47

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