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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.81, 2,086.49 and 569.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.81, 2,086.49 and 569.15 is: 853.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.81 : 2,086.49 = 569.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.81/2,086.49 = 569.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.81x = 2,086.49 × 569.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.81x = 1,187,512.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,512.51/1,390.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.83

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