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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.29, 2,085.80 and 524.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.29, 2,085.80 and 524.61 is: 787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.29 : 2,085.80 = 524.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.29/2,085.80 = 524.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.29x = 2,085.80 × 524.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.29x = 1,094,228.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,228.91/1,390.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.05

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