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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.90, 1,593.30 and 574.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.90, 1,593.30 and 574.38 is: 861.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.90 : 1,593.30 = 574.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.90/1,593.30 = 574.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.90x = 1,593.30 × 574.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.90x = 915,159.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,159.65/1,061.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.81

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