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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.38, 2,084.31 and 525.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.38, 2,084.31 and 525.30 is: 787.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.38 : 2,084.31 = 525.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.38/2,084.31 = 525.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.38x = 2,084.31 × 525.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.38x = 1,094,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,888.04/1,390.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.47

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