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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.48, 1,439.97 and 577.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.48, 1,439.97 and 577.73 is: 797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.48 : 1,439.97 = 577.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.48/1,439.97 = 577.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.48x = 1,439.97 × 577.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.48x = 831,913.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,913.87/1,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.25

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