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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.44, 2,093.04 and 574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.44, 2,093.04 and 574.56 is: 861.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.44 : 2,093.04 = 574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.44/2,093.04 = 574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.44x = 2,093.04 × 574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.44x = 1,202,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,577.06/1,396.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.17

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