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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.68, 2,092.47 and 572.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.68, 2,092.47 and 572.50 is: 858.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.68 : 2,092.47 = 572.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.68/2,092.47 = 572.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.68x = 2,092.47 × 572.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.68x = 1,197,939.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,939.08/1,394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.93

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