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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.57, 2,092.56 and 574.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.57, 2,092.56 and 574.42 is: 861.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.57 : 2,092.56 = 574.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.57/2,092.56 = 574.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.57x = 2,092.56 × 574.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.57x = 1,202,008.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,008.32/1,395.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.30

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