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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.88, 1,436.42 and 575.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.88, 1,436.42 and 575.13 is: 793.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.88 : 1,436.42 = 575.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.88/1,436.42 = 575.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.88x = 1,436.42 × 575.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.88x = 826,128.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,128.23/1,040.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.68

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