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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.83, 2,092.37 and 572.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.83, 2,092.37 and 572.96 is: 858.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.83 : 2,092.37 = 572.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.83/2,092.37 = 572.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.83x = 2,092.37 × 572.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.83x = 1,198,846.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,846.68/1,395.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.88

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