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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.62, 2,085.69 and 568.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.62, 2,085.69 and 568.38 is: 852.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.62 : 2,085.69 = 568.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.62/2,085.69 = 568.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.62x = 2,085.69 × 568.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.62x = 1,185,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,464.48/1,390.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.47

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