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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.48, 1,957.62 and 574.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.48, 1,957.62 and 574.22 is: 861.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.48 : 1,957.62 = 574.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.48/1,957.62 = 574.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.48x = 1,957.62 × 574.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.48x = 1,124,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,104.56/1,304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.73

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