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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.73, 1,440.41 and 595.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.73, 1,440.41 and 595.73 is: 822.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.73 : 1,440.41 = 595.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.73/1,440.41 = 595.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.73x = 1,440.41 × 595.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.73x = 858,096.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,096.07/1,043.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.14

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