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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.97, 2,094.93 and 574.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.97, 2,094.93 and 574.79 is: 861.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.97 : 2,094.93 = 574.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.97/2,094.93 = 574.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.97x = 2,094.93 × 574.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.97x = 1,204,134.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,134.34/1,396.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.96

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