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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.82, 2,087.91 and 570.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.82, 2,087.91 and 570.54 is: 855.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.82 : 2,087.91 = 570.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.82/2,087.91 = 570.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.82x = 2,087.91 × 570.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.82x = 1,191,236.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,236.17/1,391.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.88

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