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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.96, 2,090.36 and 572.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.96, 2,090.36 and 572.76 is: 858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.96 : 2,090.36 = 572.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.96/2,090.36 = 572.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.96x = 2,090.36 × 572.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.96x = 1,197,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,274.59/1,394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.29

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