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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.27, 2,093.54 and 574.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.27, 2,093.54 and 574.11 is: 861.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.27 : 2,093.54 = 574.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.27/2,093.54 = 574.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.27x = 2,093.54 × 574.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.27x = 1,201,919.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,919.38/1,395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.42

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