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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.75, 1,955.75 and 574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.75, 1,955.75 and 574.84 is: 861.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.75 : 1,955.75 = 574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.75/1,955.75 = 574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.75x = 1,955.75 × 574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.75x = 1,124,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,239.88/1,304.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.65

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