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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.80, 1,554.39 and 574.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.80, 1,554.39 and 574.29 is: 860.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.80 : 1,554.39 = 574.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.80/1,554.39 = 574.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.80x = 1,554.39 × 574.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.80x = 892,670.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,670.63/1,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.99

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