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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.08, 2,090.20 and 572.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.08, 2,090.20 and 572.10 is: 858.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.08 : 2,090.20 = 572.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.08/2,090.20 = 572.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.08x = 2,090.20 × 572.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.08x = 1,195,803.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,803.42/1,393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.39

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