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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.88, 2,089.64 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.88, 2,089.64 and 527.76 is: 791.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.88 : 2,089.64 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.88/2,089.64 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.88x = 2,089.64 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.88x = 1,102,828.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,828.41/1,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.76

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