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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.58, 2,088.51 and 570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.58, 2,088.51 and 570.52 is: 855.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.58 : 2,088.51 = 570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.58/2,088.51 = 570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.58x = 2,088.51 × 570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.58x = 1,191,536.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,536.73/1,392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.63

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