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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.34, 2,089.86 and 571.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.34, 2,089.86 and 571.55 is: 857.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.34 : 2,089.86 = 571.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.34/2,089.86 = 571.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.34x = 2,089.86 × 571.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.34x = 1,194,459.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,459.48/1,393.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.26

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