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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.18, 1,439.64 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.18, 1,439.64 and 577.44 is: 796.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.18 : 1,439.64 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.18/1,439.64 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.18x = 1,439.64 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.18x = 831,305.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,305.72/1,043.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.90

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