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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.34, 1,592.26 and 574.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.34, 1,592.26 and 574.54 is: 861.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.34 : 1,592.26 = 574.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.34/1,592.26 = 574.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.34x = 1,592.26 × 574.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.34x = 914,817.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,817.06/1,062.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.13

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