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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.13, 2,087.50 and 570.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.13, 2,087.50 and 570.18 is: 854.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.13 : 2,087.50 = 570.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.13/2,087.50 = 570.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.13x = 2,087.50 × 570.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.13x = 1,190,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,250.75/1,392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.99

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