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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.34, 2,087.61 and 525.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.34, 2,087.61 and 525.90 is: 789.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.34 : 2,087.61 = 525.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.34/2,087.61 = 525.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.34x = 2,087.61 × 525.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.34x = 1,097,874.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,874.10/1,391.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.08

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