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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.24, 1,443.80 and 574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.24, 1,443.80 and 574.14 is: 792.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.24 : 1,443.80 = 574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.24/1,443.80 = 574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.24x = 1,443.80 × 574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.24x = 828,940.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,940.46/1,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.31

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