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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.96, 1,437.88 and 569.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.96, 1,437.88 and 569.88 is: 786.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.96 : 1,437.88 = 569.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.96/1,437.88 = 569.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.96x = 1,437.88 × 569.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.96x = 819,419.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,419.05/1,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.42

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