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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.86, 1,437.74 and 569.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.86, 1,437.74 and 569.75 is: 786.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.86 : 1,437.74 = 569.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.86/1,437.74 = 569.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.86x = 1,437.74 × 569.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.86x = 819,142.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,142.33/1,041.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.23

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