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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.56, 2,091.12 and 572.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.56, 2,091.12 and 572.68 is: 858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.56 : 2,091.12 = 572.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.56/2,091.12 = 572.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.56x = 2,091.12 × 572.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.56x = 1,197,542.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,542.60/1,394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.72

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