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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.52, 2,095.74 and 575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.52, 2,095.74 and 575.28 is: 862.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.52 : 2,095.74 = 575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.52/2,095.74 = 575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.52x = 2,095.74 × 575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.52x = 1,205,637.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,637.31/1,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.70

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