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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.52, 1,437.38 and 575.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.52, 1,437.38 and 575.84 is: 794.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.52 : 1,437.38 = 575.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.52/1,437.38 = 575.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.52x = 1,437.38 × 575.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.52x = 827,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,700.90/1,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.70

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