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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.22, 2,089.71 and 572.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.22, 2,089.71 and 572.07 is: 857.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.22 : 2,089.71 = 572.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.22/2,089.71 = 572.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.22x = 2,089.71 × 572.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.22x = 1,195,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,460.40/1,394.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.44

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