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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.74, 2,089.43 and 570.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.74, 2,089.43 and 570.91 is: 856.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.74 : 2,089.43 = 570.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.74/2,089.43 = 570.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.74x = 2,089.43 × 570.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.74x = 1,192,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,876.48/1,392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.50

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