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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.87, 1,444.66 and 574.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.87, 1,444.66 and 574.74 is: 793.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.87 : 1,444.66 = 574.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.87/1,444.66 = 574.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.87x = 1,444.66 × 574.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.87x = 830,302.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,302.45/1,046.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.13

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