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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.68, 2,087.79 and 527.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.68, 2,087.79 and 527.60 is: 790.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.68 : 2,087.79 = 527.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.68/2,087.79 = 527.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.68x = 2,087.79 × 527.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.68x = 1,101,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,518.00/1,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.93

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