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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.03, 1,439.40 and 570.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.03, 1,439.40 and 570.95 is: 787.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.03 : 1,439.40 = 570.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.03/1,439.40 = 570.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.03x = 1,439.40 × 570.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.03x = 821,825.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,825.77/1,043.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.92

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