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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.92, 1,437.80 and 569.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.92, 1,437.80 and 569.82 is: 786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.92 : 1,437.80 = 569.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.92/1,437.80 = 569.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.92x = 1,437.80 × 569.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.92x = 819,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,287.20/1,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.32

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