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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.54, 2,091.52 and 572.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.54, 2,091.52 and 572.83 is: 858.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.54 : 2,091.52 = 572.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.54/2,091.52 = 572.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.54x = 2,091.52 × 572.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.54x = 1,198,085.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,085.40/1,395.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.51

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