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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.34, 2,094.62 and 574.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.34, 2,094.62 and 574.47 is: 861.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.34 : 2,094.62 = 574.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.34/2,094.62 = 574.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.34x = 2,094.62 × 574.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.34x = 1,203,293.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,293.48/1,397.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.13

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