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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.85, 1,519.72 and 574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.85, 1,519.72 and 574.56 is: 861.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.85 : 1,519.72 = 574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.85/1,519.72 = 574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.85x = 1,519.72 × 574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.85x = 873,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,170.32/1,013.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.24

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