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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.91, 2,094.56 and 574.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.91, 2,094.56 and 574.50 is: 861.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.91 : 2,094.56 = 574.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.91/2,094.56 = 574.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.91x = 2,094.56 × 574.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.91x = 1,203,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,321.85/1,396.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.42

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