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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.57, 2,032.39 and 574.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.57, 2,032.39 and 574.74 is: 862.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.57 : 2,032.39 = 574.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.57/2,032.39 = 574.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.57x = 2,032.39 × 574.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.57x = 1,168,095.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,095.83/1,354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.34

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