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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.86, 2,089.83 and 527.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.86, 2,089.83 and 527.78 is: 791.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.86 : 2,089.83 = 527.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.86/2,089.83 = 527.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.86x = 2,089.83 × 527.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.86x = 1,102,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,970.48/1,392.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.87

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