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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.14, 1,955.15 and 573.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.14, 1,955.15 and 573.19 is: 859.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.14 : 1,955.15 = 573.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.14/1,955.15 = 573.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.14x = 1,955.15 × 573.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.14x = 1,120,669.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,669.56/1,304.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.32

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