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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.02, 1,956.27 and 574.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.02, 1,956.27 and 574.12 is: 861.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.02 : 1,956.27 = 574.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.02/1,956.27 = 574.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.02x = 1,956.27 × 574.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.02x = 1,123,133.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,133.73/1,304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.29

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