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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.42, 2,033.22 and 574.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.42, 2,033.22 and 574.68 is: 862.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.42 : 2,033.22 = 574.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.42/2,033.22 = 574.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.42x = 2,033.22 × 574.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.42x = 1,168,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,450.87/1,355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.06

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