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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.90, 1,437.77 and 569.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.90, 1,437.77 and 569.81 is: 786.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.90 : 1,437.77 = 569.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.90/1,437.77 = 569.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.90x = 1,437.77 × 569.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.90x = 819,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,249.96/1,041.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.30

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