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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.75, 2,032.81 and 574.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.75, 2,032.81 and 574.95 is: 862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.75 : 2,032.81 = 574.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.75/2,032.81 = 574.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.75x = 2,032.81 × 574.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.75x = 1,168,764.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,764.11/1,354.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.72

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