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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.53, 1,437.26 and 575.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.53, 1,437.26 and 575.75 is: 794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.53 : 1,437.26 = 575.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.53/1,437.26 = 575.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.53x = 1,437.26 × 575.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.53x = 827,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,499.57/1,041.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.50

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