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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.95, 1,440.65 and 571.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.95, 1,440.65 and 571.85 is: 789.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.95 : 1,440.65 = 571.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.95/1,440.65 = 571.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.95x = 1,440.65 × 571.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.95x = 823,825.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,825.64/1,043.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.14

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