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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.94, 2,088.97 and 515.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.94, 2,088.97 and 515.27 is: 773.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.94 : 2,088.97 = 515.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.94/2,088.97 = 515.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.94x = 2,088.97 × 515.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.94x = 1,076,381.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,381.00/1,391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.30

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