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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.99, 2,089.42 and 571.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.99, 2,089.42 and 571.06 is: 856.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.99 : 2,089.42 = 571.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.99/2,089.42 = 571.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.99x = 2,089.42 × 571.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.99x = 1,193,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,184.19/1,392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.56

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