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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.81, 2,094.49 and 574.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.81, 2,094.49 and 574.93 is: 862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.81 : 2,094.49 = 574.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.81/2,094.49 = 574.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.81x = 2,094.49 × 574.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.81x = 1,204,185.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,185.14/1,396.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.10

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