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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.70, 1,639.05 and 574.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.70, 1,639.05 and 574.30 is: 861.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.70 : 1,639.05 = 574.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.70/1,639.05 = 574.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.70x = 1,639.05 × 574.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.70x = 941,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,306.42/1,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.45

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