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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.44, 1,437.22 and 575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.44, 1,437.22 and 575.68 is: 794.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.44 : 1,437.22 = 575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.44/1,437.22 = 575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.44x = 1,437.22 × 575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.44x = 827,378.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,378.81/1,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.46

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