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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.75, 2,090.93 and 572.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.75, 2,090.93 and 572.51 is: 858.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.75 : 2,090.93 = 572.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.75/2,090.93 = 572.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.75x = 2,090.93 × 572.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.75x = 1,197,079.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,079.77/1,394.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.28

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