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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.92, 2,089.03 and 571.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.92, 2,089.03 and 571.42 is: 856.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.92 : 2,089.03 = 571.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.92/2,089.03 = 571.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.92x = 2,089.03 × 571.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.92x = 1,193,706.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,706.87/1,392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.98

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