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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.34, 2,091.42 and 572.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.34, 2,091.42 and 572.56 is: 858.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.34 : 2,091.42 = 572.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.34/2,091.42 = 572.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.34x = 2,091.42 × 572.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.34x = 1,197,463.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,463.44/1,395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.19

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