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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.12, 2,086.88 and 525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.12, 2,086.88 and 525.64 is: 788.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.12 : 2,086.88 = 525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.12/2,086.88 = 525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.12x = 2,086.88 × 525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.12x = 1,096,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,947.60/1,391.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.54

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