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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.16, 1,694.97 and 574.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.16, 1,694.97 and 574.71 is: 861.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.16 : 1,694.97 = 574.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.16/1,694.97 = 574.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.16x = 1,694.97 × 574.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.16x = 974,116.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,116.21/1,130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.93

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