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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.62, 2,016.80 and 574.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.62, 2,016.80 and 574.50 is: 861.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.62 : 2,016.80 = 574.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.62/2,016.80 = 574.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.62x = 2,016.80 × 574.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.62x = 1,158,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,651.60/1,345.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.05

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