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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.49, 1,444.10 and 574.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.49, 1,444.10 and 574.36 is: 792.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.49 : 1,444.10 = 574.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.49/1,444.10 = 574.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.49x = 1,444.10 × 574.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.49x = 829,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,434.92/1,046.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.59

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