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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.68, 2,089.47 and 570.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.68, 2,089.47 and 570.50 is: 855.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.68 : 2,089.47 = 570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.68/2,089.47 = 570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.68x = 2,089.47 × 570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.68x = 1,192,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,053.92/1,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.94

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