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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.74, 1,438.98 and 570.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.74, 1,438.98 and 570.65 is: 787.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.74 : 1,438.98 = 570.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.74/1,438.98 = 570.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.74x = 1,438.98 × 570.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.74x = 821,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,153.94/1,042.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.50

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