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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.07, 2,031.45 and 574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.07, 2,031.45 and 574.44 is: 861.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.07 : 2,031.45 = 574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.07/2,031.45 = 574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.07x = 2,031.45 × 574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.07x = 1,166,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,946.14/1,354.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.81

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