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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.81, 2,159.97 and 574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.81, 2,159.97 and 574.56 is: 861.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.81 : 2,159.97 = 574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.81/2,159.97 = 574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.81x = 2,159.97 × 574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.81x = 1,241,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,032.36/1,440.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.34

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