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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.62, 2,087.79 and 570.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.62, 2,087.79 and 570.46 is: 855.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.62 : 2,087.79 = 570.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.62/2,087.79 = 570.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.62x = 2,087.79 × 570.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.62x = 1,191,000.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,000.68/1,391.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.84

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