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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.52, 2,089.71 and 571.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.52, 2,089.71 and 571.23 is: 856.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.52 : 2,089.71 = 571.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.52/2,089.71 = 571.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.52x = 2,089.71 × 571.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.52x = 1,193,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,705.04/1,393.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.61

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