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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.01, 2,085.81 and 524.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.01, 2,085.81 and 524.71 is: 786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.01 : 2,085.81 = 524.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.01/2,085.81 = 524.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.01x = 2,085.81 × 524.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.01x = 1,094,445.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,445.37/1,391.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.80

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