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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.55, 2,088.24 and 525.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.55, 2,088.24 and 525.87 is: 789.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.55 : 2,088.24 = 525.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.55/2,088.24 = 525.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.55x = 2,088.24 × 525.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.55x = 1,098,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,138.62/1,391.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.15

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