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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.57, 2,030.89 and 573.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.57, 2,030.89 and 573.74 is: 860.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.57 : 2,030.89 = 573.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.57/2,030.89 = 573.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.57x = 2,030.89 × 573.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.57x = 1,165,202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,202.83/1,353.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.84

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