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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.46, 1,444.11 and 574.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.46, 1,444.11 and 574.32 is: 792.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.46 : 1,444.11 = 574.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.46/1,444.11 = 574.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.46x = 1,444.11 × 574.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.46x = 829,381.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,381.26/1,046.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.56

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