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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.31, 1,437.01 and 575.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.31, 1,437.01 and 575.56 is: 794.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.31 : 1,437.01 = 575.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.31/1,437.01 = 575.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.31x = 1,437.01 × 575.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.31x = 827,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,085.48/1,041.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.27

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