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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.37, 2,033.13 and 574.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.37, 2,033.13 and 574.59 is: 861.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.37 : 2,033.13 = 574.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.37/2,033.13 = 574.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.37x = 2,033.13 × 574.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.37x = 1,168,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,225.95/1,355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.93

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