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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.23, 1,439.61 and 577.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.23, 1,439.61 and 577.48 is: 796.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.23 : 1,439.61 = 577.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.23/1,439.61 = 577.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.23x = 1,439.61 × 577.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.23x = 831,345.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,345.98/1,043.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.90

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