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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.05, 2,090.72 and 572.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.05, 2,090.72 and 572.55 is: 858.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.05 : 2,090.72 = 572.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.05/2,090.72 = 572.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.05x = 2,090.72 × 572.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.05x = 1,197,029.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,029.85/1,394.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.67

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