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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.53, 2,095.31 and 574.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.53, 2,095.31 and 574.87 is: 862.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.53 : 2,095.31 = 574.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.53/2,095.31 = 574.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.53x = 2,095.31 × 574.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.53x = 1,204,530.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,530.86/1,396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.52

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