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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.30, 1,436.99 and 575.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.30, 1,436.99 and 575.55 is: 794.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.30 : 1,436.99 = 575.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.30/1,436.99 = 575.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.30x = 1,436.99 × 575.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.30x = 827,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,059.59/1,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.26

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