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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.58, 2,088.99 and 570.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.58, 2,088.99 and 570.71 is: 855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.58 : 2,088.99 = 570.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.58/2,088.99 = 570.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.58x = 2,088.99 × 570.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.58x = 1,192,212.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,212.71/1,393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.50

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