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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.49, 2,087.24 and 569.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.49, 2,087.24 and 569.58 is: 854.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.49 : 2,087.24 = 569.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.49/2,087.24 = 569.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.49x = 2,087.24 × 569.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.49x = 1,188,839.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,839.48/1,391.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.36

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