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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.80, 1,436.43 and 592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.80, 1,436.43 and 592.80 is: 818.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.80 : 1,436.43 = 592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.80/1,436.43 = 592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.80x = 1,436.43 × 592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.80x = 851,515.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,515.70/1,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.14

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