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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.77, 2,092.99 and 517.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.77, 2,092.99 and 517.89 is: 777.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.77 : 2,092.99 = 517.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.77/2,092.99 = 517.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.77x = 2,092.99 × 517.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.77x = 1,083,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,938.59/1,394.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.15

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