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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.90, 2,032.46 and 575.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.90, 2,032.46 and 575.08 is: 862.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.90 : 2,032.46 = 575.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.90/2,032.46 = 575.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.90x = 2,032.46 × 575.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.90x = 1,168,827.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,827.10/1,354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.67

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