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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.16, 2,087.68 and 570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.16, 2,087.68 and 570.40 is: 855.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.16 : 2,087.68 = 570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.16/2,087.68 = 570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.16x = 2,087.68 × 570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.16x = 1,190,812.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,812.67/1,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.37

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