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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.56, 2,095.04 and 574.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.56, 2,095.04 and 574.92 is: 862.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.56 : 2,095.04 = 574.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.56/2,095.04 = 574.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.56x = 2,095.04 × 574.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.56x = 1,204,480.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,480.40/1,396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.46

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