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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.72, 2,088.16 and 527.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.72, 2,088.16 and 527.08 is: 790.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.72 : 2,088.16 = 527.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.72/2,088.16 = 527.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.72x = 2,088.16 × 527.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.72x = 1,100,627.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,627.37/1,392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.27

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