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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.05, 2,093.72 and 574.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.05, 2,093.72 and 574.55 is: 861.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.05 : 2,093.72 = 574.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.05/2,093.72 = 574.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.05x = 2,093.72 × 574.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.05x = 1,202,946.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,946.83/1,396.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.68

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