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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.52, 2,088.10 and 571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.52, 2,088.10 and 571.20 is: 856.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.52 : 2,088.10 = 571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.52/2,088.10 = 571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.52x = 2,088.10 × 571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.52x = 1,192,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,722.72/1,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.52

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