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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.88, 2,093.58 and 574.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.88, 2,093.58 and 574.70 is: 861.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.88 : 2,093.58 = 574.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.88/2,093.58 = 574.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.88x = 2,093.58 × 574.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.88x = 1,203,180.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,180.43/1,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.33

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