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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.84, 2,093.61 and 574.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.84, 2,093.61 and 574.05 is: 861.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.84 : 2,093.61 = 574.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.84/2,093.61 = 574.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.84x = 2,093.61 × 574.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.84x = 1,201,836.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,836.82/1,395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.01

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