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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.41, 1,639.59 and 574.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.41, 1,639.59 and 574.68 is: 860.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.41 : 1,639.59 = 574.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.41/1,639.59 = 574.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.41x = 1,639.59 × 574.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.41x = 942,238.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,238.14/1,095.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.17

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