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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.28, 2,088.57 and 570.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.28, 2,088.57 and 570.43 is: 855.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.28 : 2,088.57 = 570.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.28/2,088.57 = 570.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.28x = 2,088.57 × 570.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.28x = 1,191,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,382.99/1,392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.71

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