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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.68, 2,015.04 and 574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.68, 2,015.04 and 574 is: 860.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.68 : 2,015.04 = 574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.68/2,015.04 = 574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.68x = 2,015.04 × 574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.68x = 1,156,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,632.96/1,343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.79

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