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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.50, 2,094.66 and 574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.50, 2,094.66 and 574.56 is: 861.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.50 : 2,094.66 = 574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.50/2,094.66 = 574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.50x = 2,094.66 × 574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.50x = 1,203,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,507.85/1,396.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.80

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