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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.43, 2,088.64 and 571.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.43, 2,088.64 and 571.09 is: 856.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.43 : 2,088.64 = 571.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.43/2,088.64 = 571.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.43x = 2,088.64 × 571.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.43x = 1,192,796.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,796.91/1,392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.63

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