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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.88, 2,089.62 and 571.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.88, 2,089.62 and 571.64 is: 856.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.88 : 2,089.62 = 571.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.88/2,089.62 = 571.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.88x = 2,089.62 × 571.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.88x = 1,194,499.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,499.93/1,393.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.96

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