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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.53, 2,089.62 and 570.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.53, 2,089.62 and 570.69 is: 856.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.53 : 2,089.62 = 570.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.53/2,089.62 = 570.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.53x = 2,089.62 × 570.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.53x = 1,192,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,525.24/1,392.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.38

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