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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.89, 2,085.98 and 569.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.89, 2,085.98 and 569.01 is: 853.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.89 : 2,085.98 = 569.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.89/2,085.98 = 569.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.89x = 2,085.98 × 569.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.89x = 1,186,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,943.48/1,390.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.37

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