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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.94, 1,437.88 and 576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.94, 1,437.88 and 576.20 is: 795.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.94 : 1,437.88 = 576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.94/1,437.88 = 576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.94x = 1,437.88 × 576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.94x = 828,506.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,506.46/1,041.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.16

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