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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.58, 2,031.47 and 574.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.58, 2,031.47 and 574.57 is: 861.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.58 : 2,031.47 = 574.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.58/2,031.47 = 574.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.58x = 2,031.47 × 574.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.58x = 1,167,213.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,213.77/1,354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.68

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