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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.76, 2,092.14 and 573.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.76, 2,092.14 and 573.11 is: 859.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.76 : 2,092.14 = 573.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.76/2,092.14 = 573.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.76x = 2,092.14 × 573.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.76x = 1,199,015.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,015.89/1,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.66

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