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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394, 2,091 and 572.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394, 2,091 and 572.72 is: 859.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394 : 2,091 = 572.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394/2,091 = 572.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394x = 2,091 × 572.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394x = 1,197,557.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,557.52/1,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.08

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