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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.26, 1,436.95 and 575.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.26, 1,436.95 and 575.51 is: 794.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.26 : 1,436.95 = 575.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.26/1,436.95 = 575.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.26x = 1,436.95 × 575.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.26x = 826,979.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,979.09/1,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.21

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