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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.04, 2,086.98 and 570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.04, 2,086.98 and 570.52 is: 855.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.04 : 2,086.98 = 570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.04/2,086.98 = 570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.04x = 2,086.98 × 570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.04x = 1,190,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,663.83/1,392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.34

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