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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.46, 1,438.62 and 576.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.46, 1,438.62 and 576.71 is: 795.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.46 : 1,438.62 = 576.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.46/1,438.62 = 576.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.46x = 1,438.62 × 576.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.46x = 829,666.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,666.54/1,042.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.87

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