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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.79, 2,086.32 and 514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.79, 2,086.32 and 514.08 is: 770.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.79 : 2,086.32 = 514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.79/2,086.32 = 514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.79x = 2,086.32 × 514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.79x = 1,072,535.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,535.39/1,391.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.62

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