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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.53, 1,444.14 and 574.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.53, 1,444.14 and 574.33 is: 792.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.53 : 1,444.14 = 574.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.53/1,444.14 = 574.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.53x = 1,444.14 × 574.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.53x = 829,412.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,412.93/1,046.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.54

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