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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.90, 2,093.87 and 574.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.90, 2,093.87 and 574.18 is: 861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.90 : 2,093.87 = 574.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.90/2,093.87 = 574.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.90x = 2,093.87 × 574.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.90x = 1,202,258.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,258.28/1,395.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.28

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