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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.75, 2,092.11 and 572.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.75, 2,092.11 and 572.44 is: 858.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.75 : 2,092.11 = 572.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.75/2,092.11 = 572.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.75x = 2,092.11 × 572.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.75x = 1,197,602.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,602.22/1,394.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.65

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