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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.32, 2,088.62 and 570.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.32, 2,088.62 and 570.46 is: 855.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.32 : 2,088.62 = 570.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.32/2,088.62 = 570.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.32x = 2,088.62 × 570.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.32x = 1,191,474.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,474.17/1,393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.13

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