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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.62, 2,090.32 and 515.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.62, 2,090.32 and 515.71 is: 773.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.62 : 2,090.32 = 515.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.62/2,090.32 = 515.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.62x = 2,090.32 × 515.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.62x = 1,078,000.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,000.94/1,393.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.53

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