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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.39, 2,094.66 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.39, 2,094.66 and 575.10 is: 862.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.39 : 2,094.66 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.39/2,094.66 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.39x = 2,094.66 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.39x = 1,204,638.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,638.97/1,397.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.07

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