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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.84, 1,444.64 and 574.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.84, 1,444.64 and 574.73 is: 793.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.84 : 1,444.64 = 574.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.84/1,444.64 = 574.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.84x = 1,444.64 × 574.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.84x = 830,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,277.95/1,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.13

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