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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.72, 1,892.32 and 1,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.72, 1,892.32 and 1,039.44 is: 1,565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.72 : 1,892.32 = 1,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.72/1,892.32 = 1,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.72x = 1,892.32 × 1,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.72x = 1,966,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,953.10/1,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.15

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