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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.10, 1,438.12 and 576.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.10, 1,438.12 and 576.34 is: 795.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.10 : 1,438.12 = 576.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.10/1,438.12 = 576.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.10x = 1,438.12 × 576.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.10x = 828,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,846.08/1,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.36

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