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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.17, 2,084.43 and 524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.17, 2,084.43 and 524.28 is: 786.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.17 : 2,084.43 = 524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.17/2,084.43 = 524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.17x = 2,084.43 × 524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.17x = 1,092,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,824.96/1,390.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.11

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