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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.83, 2,089.67 and 527.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.83, 2,089.67 and 527.67 is: 791.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.83 : 2,089.67 = 527.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.83/2,089.67 = 527.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.83x = 2,089.67 × 527.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.83x = 1,102,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,653.53/1,393.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.10

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