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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.12, 2,009.29 and 792.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.12, 2,009.29 and 792.37 is: 1,188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.12 : 2,009.29 = 792.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.12/2,009.29 = 792.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.12x = 2,009.29 × 792.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.12x = 1,592,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,101.12/1,339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.92

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