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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.54, 2,090.03 and 571.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.54, 2,090.03 and 571.83 is: 857.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.54 : 2,090.03 = 571.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.54/2,090.03 = 571.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.54x = 2,090.03 × 571.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.54x = 1,195,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,139.00/1,394.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.01

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