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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.83, 2,031.12 and 575.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.83, 2,031.12 and 575.45 is: 862.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.83 : 2,031.12 = 575.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.83/2,031.12 = 575.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.83x = 2,031.12 × 575.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.83x = 1,168,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,797.85/1,354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.69

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