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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.38, 1,437.10 and 575.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.38, 1,437.10 and 575.63 is: 794.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.38 : 1,437.10 = 575.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.38/1,437.10 = 575.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.38x = 1,437.10 × 575.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.38x = 827,237.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,237.87/1,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.37

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