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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.87, 2,032.76 and 574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.87, 2,032.76 and 574.84 is: 862.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.87 : 2,032.76 = 574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.87/2,032.76 = 574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.87x = 2,032.76 × 574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.87x = 1,168,503.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,503.80/1,354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.45

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