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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.61, 1,444.35 and 574.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.61, 1,444.35 and 574.53 is: 792.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.61 : 1,444.35 = 574.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.61/1,444.35 = 574.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.61x = 1,444.35 × 574.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.61x = 829,822.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,822.41/1,046.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.87

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