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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.02, 2,031.82 and 573.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.02, 2,031.82 and 573.95 is: 861.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.02 : 2,031.82 = 573.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.02/2,031.82 = 573.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.02x = 2,031.82 × 573.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.02x = 1,166,166.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,166.73/1,354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.26

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