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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.70, 2,031.64 and 574.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.70, 2,031.64 and 574.69 is: 861.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.70 : 2,031.64 = 574.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.70/2,031.64 = 574.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.70x = 2,031.64 × 574.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.70x = 1,167,558.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,558.11/1,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.86

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