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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.97, 2,087.64 and 570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.97, 2,087.64 and 570.80 is: 855.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.97 : 2,087.64 = 570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.97/2,087.64 = 570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.97x = 2,087.64 × 570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.97x = 1,191,611.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,611.62/1,392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.45

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