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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.62, 1,437.46 and 575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.62, 1,437.46 and 575.88 is: 794.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.62 : 1,437.46 = 575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.62/1,437.46 = 575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.62x = 1,437.46 × 575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.62x = 827,804.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,804.46/1,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.73

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