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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.03, 2,032.95 and 574.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.03, 2,032.95 and 574.62 is: 862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.03 : 2,032.95 = 574.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.03/2,032.95 = 574.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.03x = 2,032.95 × 574.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.03x = 1,168,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,173.73/1,355.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.10

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