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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.14, 1,439.52 and 577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.14, 1,439.52 and 577.36 is: 796.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.14 : 1,439.52 = 577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.14/1,439.52 = 577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.14x = 1,439.52 × 577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.14x = 831,121.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,121.27/1,043.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.75

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