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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.68, 2,087.46 and 569.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.68, 2,087.46 and 569.72 is: 854.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.68 : 2,087.46 = 569.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.68/2,087.46 = 569.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.68x = 2,087.46 × 569.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.68x = 1,189,267.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,267.71/1,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.56

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