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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.96, 2,030.31 and 574.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.96, 2,030.31 and 574.11 is: 860.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.96 : 2,030.31 = 574.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.96/2,030.31 = 574.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.96x = 2,030.31 × 574.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.96x = 1,165,621.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,621.27/1,353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.90

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