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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.62, 2,088.69 and 570.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.62, 2,088.69 and 570.38 is: 855.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.62 : 2,088.69 = 570.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.62/2,088.69 = 570.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.62x = 2,088.69 × 570.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.62x = 1,191,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,347.00/1,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.47

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