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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.65, 1,444.41 and 574.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.65, 1,444.41 and 574.58 is: 792.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.65 : 1,444.41 = 574.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.65/1,444.41 = 574.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.65x = 1,444.41 × 574.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.65x = 829,929.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,929.10/1,046.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.94

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