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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.59, 2,085.99 and 569.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.59, 2,085.99 and 569.25 is: 853.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.59 : 2,085.99 = 569.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.59/2,085.99 = 569.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.59x = 2,085.99 × 569.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.59x = 1,187,449.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,449.81/1,390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.92

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