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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.18, 2,032.06 and 574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.18, 2,032.06 and 574.14 is: 861.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.18 : 2,032.06 = 574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.18/2,032.06 = 574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.18x = 2,032.06 × 574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.18x = 1,166,686.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,686.93/1,354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.54

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