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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.78, 2,094.69 and 574.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.78, 2,094.69 and 574.63 is: 861.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.78 : 2,094.69 = 574.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.78/2,094.69 = 574.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.78x = 2,094.69 × 574.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.78x = 1,203,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,671.71/1,396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.75

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