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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.73, 1,437.57 and 575.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.73, 1,437.57 and 575.98 is: 794.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.73 : 1,437.57 = 575.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.73/1,437.57 = 575.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.73x = 1,437.57 × 575.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.73x = 828,011.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,011.57/1,041.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.84

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