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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.38, 2,087.91 and 514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.38, 2,087.91 and 514.60 is: 771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.38 : 2,087.91 = 514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.38/2,087.91 = 514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.38x = 2,087.91 × 514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.38x = 1,074,438.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,438.49/1,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.66

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