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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.13, 1,436.78 and 575.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.13, 1,436.78 and 575.37 is: 794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.13 : 1,436.78 = 575.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.13/1,436.78 = 575.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.13x = 1,436.78 × 575.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.13x = 826,680.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,680.11/1,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.02

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