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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.17, 1,438.11 and 576.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.17, 1,438.11 and 576.42 is: 795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.17 : 1,438.11 = 576.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.17/1,438.11 = 576.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.17x = 1,438.11 × 576.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.17x = 828,955.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,955.37/1,042.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.41

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