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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.48, 2,085.05 and 524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.48, 2,085.05 and 524.86 is: 787.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.48 : 2,085.05 = 524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.48/2,085.05 = 524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.48x = 2,085.05 × 524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.48x = 1,094,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,356.72/1,390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.04

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