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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.99, 2,090.92 and 572.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.99, 2,090.92 and 572.06 is: 858.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.99 : 2,090.92 = 572.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.99/2,090.92 = 572.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.99x = 2,090.92 × 572.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.99x = 1,196,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,131.70/1,393.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.06

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