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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.84, 2,089.86 and 527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.84, 2,089.86 and 527.40 is: 791.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.84 : 2,089.86 = 527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.84/2,089.86 = 527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.84x = 2,089.86 × 527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.84x = 1,102,192.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,192.16/1,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.33

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