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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.19, 1,442.34 and 573.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.19, 1,442.34 and 573.09 is: 790.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.19 : 1,442.34 = 573.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.19/1,442.34 = 573.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.19x = 1,442.34 × 573.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.19x = 826,590.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,590.63/1,045.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.85

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