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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.84, 2,087.88 and 570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.84, 2,087.88 and 570.16 is: 855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.84 : 2,087.88 = 570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.84/2,087.88 = 570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.84x = 2,087.88 × 570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.84x = 1,190,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,425.66/1,391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.29

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