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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.28, 1,792.08 and 871.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.28, 1,792.08 and 871.52 is: 1,309.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.28 : 1,792.08 = 871.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.28/1,792.08 = 871.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.28x = 1,792.08 × 871.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.28x = 1,561,833.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,833.56/1,192.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.96

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