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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.40, 2,017.80 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.40, 2,017.80 and 576 is: 863.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.40 : 2,017.80 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.40/2,017.80 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.40x = 2,017.80 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.40x = 1,162,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,252.80/1,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.23

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