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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.90, 2,093.82 and 574.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.90, 2,093.82 and 574.75 is: 861.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.90 : 2,093.82 = 574.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.90/2,093.82 = 574.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.90x = 2,093.82 × 574.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.90x = 1,203,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,423.05/1,396.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.50

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