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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.80, 1,437.67 and 569.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.80, 1,437.67 and 569.69 is: 786.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.80 : 1,437.67 = 569.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.80/1,437.67 = 569.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.80x = 1,437.67 × 569.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.80x = 819,016.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,016.19/1,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.16

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