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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.52, 2,091.21 and 572.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.52, 2,091.21 and 572.23 is: 858.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.52 : 2,091.21 = 572.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.52/2,091.21 = 572.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.52x = 2,091.21 × 572.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.52x = 1,196,653.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,653.10/1,394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.11

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