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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.22, 2,087.58 and 571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.22, 2,087.58 and 571.08 is: 856.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.22 : 2,087.58 = 571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.22/2,087.58 = 571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.22x = 2,087.58 × 571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.22x = 1,192,181.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,181.94/1,392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.32

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