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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.03, 1,436.57 and 575.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.03, 1,436.57 and 575.25 is: 793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.03 : 1,436.57 = 575.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.03/1,436.57 = 575.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.03x = 1,436.57 × 575.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.03x = 826,384.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,384.02/1,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.81

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