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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.20, 1,436.87 and 569.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.20, 1,436.87 and 569.11 is: 785.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.20 : 1,436.87 = 569.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.20/1,436.87 = 569.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.20x = 1,436.87 × 569.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.20x = 817,732.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,732.07/1,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.37

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