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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.14, 2,093.90 and 574.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.14, 2,093.90 and 574.48 is: 860.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.14 : 2,093.90 = 574.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.14/2,093.90 = 574.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.14x = 2,093.90 × 574.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.14x = 1,202,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,903.67/1,397.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.98

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