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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.92, 1,444.74 and 574.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.92, 1,444.74 and 574.82 is: 793.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.92 : 1,444.74 = 574.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.92/1,444.74 = 574.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.92x = 1,444.74 × 574.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.92x = 830,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,465.45/1,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.25

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