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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.23, 1,438.23 and 576.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.23, 1,438.23 and 576.48 is: 795.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.23 : 1,438.23 = 576.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.23/1,438.23 = 576.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.23x = 1,438.23 × 576.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.23x = 829,110.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,110.83/1,042.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.52

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