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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.56, 2,013.36 and 572.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.56, 2,013.36 and 572.64 is: 858.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.56 : 2,013.36 = 572.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.56/2,013.36 = 572.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.56x = 2,013.36 × 572.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.56x = 1,152,930.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,930.47/1,342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.76

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