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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.80, 2,089.64 and 515.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.80, 2,089.64 and 515.44 is: 773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.80 : 2,089.64 = 515.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.80/2,089.64 = 515.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.80x = 2,089.64 × 515.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.80x = 1,077,084.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,084.04/1,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.32

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