Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.20, 1,392 and 1,011.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,011.20, 1,392 and 1,011.20 is: 1,392
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,011.20 : 1,392 = 1,011.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,011.20/1,392 = 1,011.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,011.20x = 1,392 × 1,011.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,011.20x = 1,407,590.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,407,590.40/1,011.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392
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