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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.77, 2,091.66 and 572.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.77, 2,091.66 and 572.10 is: 858.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.77 : 2,091.66 = 572.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.77/2,091.66 = 572.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.77x = 2,091.66 × 572.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.77x = 1,196,638.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,638.69/1,393.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.56

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