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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.72, 1,444.49 and 574.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.72, 1,444.49 and 574.66 is: 793.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.72 : 1,444.49 = 574.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.72/1,444.49 = 574.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.72x = 1,444.49 × 574.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.72x = 830,088.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,088.45/1,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.04

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