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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.06, 1,958.22 and 574.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.06, 1,958.22 and 574.54 is: 862.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.06 : 1,958.22 = 574.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.06/1,958.22 = 574.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.06x = 1,958.22 × 574.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.06x = 1,125,075.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,075.72/1,305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.09

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