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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.84, 1,591.52 and 574.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.84, 1,591.52 and 574.04 is: 860.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.84 : 1,591.52 = 574.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.84/1,591.52 = 574.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.84x = 1,591.52 × 574.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.84x = 913,585.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,585.31/1,061.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.38

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