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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.05, 1,436.65 and 568.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.05, 1,436.65 and 568.95 is: 785.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.05 : 1,436.65 = 568.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.05/1,436.65 = 568.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.05x = 1,436.65 × 568.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.05x = 817,384.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,384.52/1,041.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.15

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