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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.76, 1,957.61 and 574.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.76, 1,957.61 and 574.25 is: 861.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.76 : 1,957.61 = 574.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.76/1,957.61 = 574.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.76x = 1,957.61 × 574.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.76x = 1,124,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,157.54/1,304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.58

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