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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.81, 2,085.94 and 569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.81, 2,085.94 and 569.12 is: 852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.81 : 2,085.94 = 569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.81/2,085.94 = 569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.81x = 2,085.94 × 569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.81x = 1,187,138.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,138.32/1,391.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.95

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