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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.13, 1,438.13 and 576.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.13, 1,438.13 and 576.38 is: 795.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.13 : 1,438.13 = 576.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.13/1,438.13 = 576.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.13x = 1,438.13 × 576.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.13x = 828,909.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,909.37/1,042.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.40

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