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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.65, 2,085.57 and 524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.65, 2,085.57 and 524.76 is: 786.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.65 : 2,085.57 = 524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.65/2,085.57 = 524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.65x = 2,085.57 × 524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.65x = 1,094,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,423.71/1,390.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.99

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