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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.47, 1,441.36 and 572.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.47, 1,441.36 and 572.37 is: 789.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.47 : 1,441.36 = 572.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.47/1,441.36 = 572.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.47x = 1,441.36 × 572.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.47x = 824,981.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,981.15/1,044.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.86

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