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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.03, 1,436.52 and 575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.03, 1,436.52 and 575.28 is: 793.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.03 : 1,436.52 = 575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.03/1,436.52 = 575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.03x = 1,436.52 × 575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.03x = 826,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,401.23/1,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.83

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