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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.70, 2,092.55 and 529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.70, 2,092.55 and 529 is: 793.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.70 : 2,092.55 = 529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.70/2,092.55 = 529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.70x = 2,092.55 × 529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.70x = 1,106,958.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,958.95/1,394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.69

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