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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.33, 2,082.42 and 566.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.33, 2,082.42 and 566.55 is: 849.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.33 : 2,082.42 = 566.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.33/2,082.42 = 566.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.33x = 2,082.42 × 566.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.33x = 1,179,795.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,795.05/1,389.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.18

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