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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.73, 2,086.92 and 526.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.73, 2,086.92 and 526.11 is: 788.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.73 : 2,086.92 = 526.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.73/2,086.92 = 526.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.73x = 2,086.92 × 526.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.73x = 1,097,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,949.48/1,391.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.91

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