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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.06, 2,090.98 and 572.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.06, 2,090.98 and 572.30 is: 858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.06 : 2,090.98 = 572.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.06/2,090.98 = 572.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.06x = 2,090.98 × 572.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.06x = 1,196,667.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,667.85/1,394.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.40

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