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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.66, 2,089.93 and 571.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.66, 2,089.93 and 571.90 is: 857.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.66 : 2,089.93 = 571.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.66/2,089.93 = 571.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.66x = 2,089.93 × 571.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.66x = 1,195,230.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,230.97/1,393.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.62

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