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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.75, 2,088.39 and 570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.75, 2,088.39 and 570.60 is: 856.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.75 : 2,088.39 = 570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.75/2,088.39 = 570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.75x = 2,088.39 × 570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.75x = 1,191,622.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,622.04/1,391.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.21

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