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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.96, 1,444.80 and 574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.96, 1,444.80 and 574.84 is: 793.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.96 : 1,444.80 = 574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.96/1,444.80 = 574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.96x = 1,444.80 × 574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.96x = 830,528.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,528.83/1,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.28

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