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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.97, 2,088.72 and 570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.97, 2,088.72 and 570.82 is: 856.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.97 : 2,088.72 = 570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.97/2,088.72 = 570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.97x = 2,088.72 × 570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.97x = 1,192,283.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,283.15/1,391.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.54

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