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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.21, 2,087.91 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.21, 2,087.91 and 526.32 is: 789.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.21 : 2,087.91 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.21/2,087.91 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.21x = 2,087.91 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.21x = 1,098,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,908.79/1,392.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.33

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