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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.23, 1,436.89 and 575.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.23, 1,436.89 and 575.48 is: 794.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.23 : 1,436.89 = 575.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.23/1,436.89 = 575.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.23x = 1,436.89 × 575.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.23x = 826,899.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,899.30/1,041.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.16

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