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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.74, 2,362.10 and 534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.74, 2,362.10 and 534.74 is: 802.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.74 : 2,362.10 = 534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.74/2,362.10 = 534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.74x = 2,362.10 × 534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.74x = 1,263,094.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,094.87/1,574.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.10

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