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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.57, 2,033.89 and 575.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.57, 2,033.89 and 575.74 is: 863.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.57 : 2,033.89 = 575.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.57/2,033.89 = 575.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.57x = 2,033.89 × 575.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.57x = 1,170,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,991.83/1,355.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.84

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