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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.17, 1,436.82 and 569.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.17, 1,436.82 and 569.06 is: 785.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.17 : 1,436.82 = 569.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.17/1,436.82 = 569.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.17x = 1,436.82 × 569.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.17x = 817,636.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,636.79/1,041.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.31

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