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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.85, 1,443.21 and 573.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.85, 1,443.21 and 573.65 is: 791.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.85 : 1,443.21 = 573.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.85/1,443.21 = 573.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.85x = 1,443.21 × 573.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.85x = 827,897.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,897.42/1,045.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.60

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