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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.34, 2,092.86 and 573.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.34, 2,092.86 and 573.55 is: 860.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.34 : 2,092.86 = 573.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.34/2,092.86 = 573.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.34x = 2,092.86 × 573.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.34x = 1,200,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,359.85/1,395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.26

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