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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.56, 1,589.58 and 574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.56, 1,589.58 and 574.84 is: 860.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.56 : 1,589.58 = 574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.56/1,589.58 = 574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.56x = 1,589.58 × 574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.56x = 913,754.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,754.17/1,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.77

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