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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.21, 1,443.68 and 574.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.21, 1,443.68 and 574.09 is: 792.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.21 : 1,443.68 = 574.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.21/1,443.68 = 574.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.21x = 1,443.68 × 574.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.21x = 828,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,792.16/1,046.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.19

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