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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.77, 2,087.67 and 569.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.77, 2,087.67 and 569.83 is: 854.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.77 : 2,087.67 = 569.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.77/2,087.67 = 569.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.77x = 2,087.67 × 569.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.77x = 1,189,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,617.00/1,391.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.75

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