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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.06, 1,436.61 and 575.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.06, 1,436.61 and 575.22 is: 793.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.06 : 1,436.61 = 575.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.06/1,436.61 = 575.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.06x = 1,436.61 × 575.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.06x = 826,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,366.80/1,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.77

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