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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.43, 2,090.14 and 572.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.43, 2,090.14 and 572.09 is: 858.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.43 : 2,090.14 = 572.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.43/2,090.14 = 572.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.43x = 2,090.14 × 572.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.43x = 1,195,748.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,748.19/1,393.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.13

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