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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.52, 2,086.60 and 570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.52, 2,086.60 and 570.20 is: 855.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.52 : 2,086.60 = 570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.52/2,086.60 = 570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.52x = 2,086.60 × 570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.52x = 1,189,779.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,779.32/1,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.02

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