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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.31, 2,088.35 and 570.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.31, 2,088.35 and 570.59 is: 855.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.31 : 2,088.35 = 570.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.31/2,088.35 = 570.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.31x = 2,088.35 × 570.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.31x = 1,191,588.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,588.30/1,393.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.22

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