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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.97, 1,437.87 and 569.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.97, 1,437.87 and 569.89 is: 786.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.97 : 1,437.87 = 569.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.97/1,437.87 = 569.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.97x = 1,437.87 × 569.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.97x = 819,427.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,427.73/1,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.42

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