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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.44, 2,090.28 and 571.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.44, 2,090.28 and 571.91 is: 857.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.44 : 2,090.28 = 571.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.44/2,090.28 = 571.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.44x = 2,090.28 × 571.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.44x = 1,195,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,441.58/1,393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.91

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