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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.15, 2,093.43 and 573.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.15, 2,093.43 and 573.75 is: 860.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.15 : 2,093.43 = 573.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.15/2,093.43 = 573.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.15x = 2,093.43 × 573.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.15x = 1,201,106.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,106.81/1,396.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.30

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