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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.83, 1,972.61 and 574.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.83, 1,972.61 and 574.31 is: 861.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.83 : 1,972.61 = 574.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.83/1,972.61 = 574.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.83x = 1,972.61 × 574.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.83x = 1,132,881.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,881.22/1,314.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.62

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