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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.64, 2,362.26 and 924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.64, 2,362.26 and 924 is: 1,386.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.64 : 2,362.26 = 924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.64/2,362.26 = 924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.64x = 2,362.26 × 924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.64x = 2,182,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,728.24/1,574.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.18

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