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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.07, 1,442.19 and 572.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.07, 1,442.19 and 572.97 is: 790.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.07 : 1,442.19 = 572.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.07/1,442.19 = 572.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.07x = 1,442.19 × 572.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.07x = 826,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,331.60/1,045.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.69

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