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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.76, 2,016.42 and 574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.76, 2,016.42 and 574.84 is: 861.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.76 : 2,016.42 = 574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.76/2,016.42 = 574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.76x = 2,016.42 × 574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.76x = 1,159,118.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,118.87/1,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.95

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