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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.32, 2,093.22 and 574.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.32, 2,093.22 and 574.17 is: 861.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.32 : 2,093.22 = 574.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.32/2,093.22 = 574.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.32x = 2,093.22 × 574.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.32x = 1,201,864.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,864.13/1,395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.36

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