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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.08, 2,087.64 and 525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.08, 2,087.64 and 525.68 is: 788.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.08 : 2,087.64 = 525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.08/2,087.64 = 525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.08x = 2,087.64 × 525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.08x = 1,097,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,430.60/1,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.34

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