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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.19, 1,440.96 and 572.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.19, 1,440.96 and 572.09 is: 789.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.19 : 1,440.96 = 572.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.19/1,440.96 = 572.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.19x = 1,440.96 × 572.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.19x = 824,358.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,358.81/1,044.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.47

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