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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.42, 2,421.18 and 574.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.42, 2,421.18 and 574.29 is: 861.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.42 : 2,421.18 = 574.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.42/2,421.18 = 574.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.42x = 2,421.18 × 574.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.42x = 1,390,459.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,459.46/1,614.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.27

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