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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.74, 2,088.38 and 570.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.74, 2,088.38 and 570.59 is: 856.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.74 : 2,088.38 = 570.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.74/2,088.38 = 570.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.74x = 2,088.38 × 570.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.74x = 1,191,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,608.74/1,391.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.20

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