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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.99, 1,440.69 and 571.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.99, 1,440.69 and 571.88 is: 789.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.99 : 1,440.69 = 571.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.99/1,440.69 = 571.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.99x = 1,440.69 × 571.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.99x = 823,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,894.59/1,043.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.18

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