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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.52, 2,109.08 and 572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.52, 2,109.08 and 572.40 is: 858.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.52 : 2,109.08 = 572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.52/2,109.08 = 572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.52x = 2,109.08 × 572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.52x = 1,207,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,234.53/1,405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.93

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