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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.01, 1,641.88 and 574.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.01, 1,641.88 and 574.17 is: 861.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.01 : 1,641.88 = 574.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.01/1,641.88 = 574.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.01x = 1,641.88 × 574.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.01x = 942,718.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,718.24/1,094.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.71

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