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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.67, 2,086.07 and 525.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.67, 2,086.07 and 525.38 is: 787.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.67 : 2,086.07 = 525.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.67/2,086.07 = 525.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.67x = 2,086.07 × 525.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.67x = 1,095,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,966.40/1,391.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.52

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