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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.24, 2,093.84 and 574.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.24, 2,093.84 and 574.24 is: 861.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.24 : 2,093.84 = 574.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.24/2,093.84 = 574.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.24x = 2,093.84 × 574.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.24x = 1,202,366.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,366.68/1,395.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.76

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