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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.74, 1,437.59 and 569.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.74, 1,437.59 and 569.64 is: 786.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.74 : 1,437.59 = 569.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.74/1,437.59 = 569.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.74x = 1,437.59 × 569.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.74x = 818,915.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,915.58/1,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.10

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