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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.26, 2,089.81 and 527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.26, 2,089.81 and 527.50 is: 791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.26 : 2,089.81 = 527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.26/2,089.81 = 527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.26x = 2,089.81 × 527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.26x = 1,102,374.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,374.78/1,393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.22

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