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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.48, 1,444.12 and 574.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.48, 1,444.12 and 574.38 is: 792.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.48 : 1,444.12 = 574.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.48/1,444.12 = 574.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.48x = 1,444.12 × 574.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.48x = 829,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,472.21/1,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.63

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