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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.99, 2,088.92 and 570.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.99, 2,088.92 and 570.41 is: 856.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.99 : 2,088.92 = 570.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.99/2,088.92 = 570.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.99x = 2,088.92 × 570.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.99x = 1,191,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,539.67/1,391.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.00

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