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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.56, 1,440.12 and 577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.56, 1,440.12 and 577.84 is: 797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.56 : 1,440.12 = 577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.56/1,440.12 = 577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.56x = 1,440.12 × 577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.56x = 832,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,158.94/1,043.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.42

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