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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.42, 2,030.08 and 573.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.42, 2,030.08 and 573.94 is: 860.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.42 : 2,030.08 = 573.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.42/2,030.08 = 573.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.42x = 2,030.08 × 573.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.42x = 1,165,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,132.45/1,354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.24

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