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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.74, 2,091.38 and 572.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.74, 2,091.38 and 572.59 is: 859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.74 : 2,091.38 = 572.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.74/2,091.38 = 572.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.74x = 2,091.38 × 572.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.74x = 1,197,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,503.27/1,393.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.20

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