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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.55, 2,084.29 and 568.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.55, 2,084.29 and 568.63 is: 852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.55 : 2,084.29 = 568.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.55/2,084.29 = 568.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.55x = 2,084.29 × 568.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.55x = 1,185,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,189.82/1,390.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.32

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