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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.91, 2,090.77 and 571.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.91, 2,090.77 and 571.96 is: 857.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.91 : 2,090.77 = 571.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.91/2,090.77 = 571.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.91x = 2,090.77 × 571.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.91x = 1,195,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,833.95/1,393.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.90

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