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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.64, 1,437.51 and 575.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.64, 1,437.51 and 575.90 is: 794.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.64 : 1,437.51 = 575.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.64/1,437.51 = 575.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.64x = 1,437.51 × 575.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.64x = 827,862.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,862.01/1,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.77

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