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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.09, 2,087.41 and 569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.09, 2,087.41 and 569.94 is: 855.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.09 : 2,087.41 = 569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.09/2,087.41 = 569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.09x = 2,087.41 × 569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.09x = 1,189,698.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,698.93/1,391.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.23

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