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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.63, 1,442.91 and 573.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.63, 1,442.91 and 573.43 is: 791.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.63 : 1,442.91 = 573.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.63/1,442.91 = 573.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.63x = 1,442.91 × 573.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.63x = 827,407.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,407.88/1,045.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.30

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