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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.05, 1,892.70 and 1,039.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.05, 1,892.70 and 1,039.92 is: 1,434.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.05 : 1,892.70 = 1,039.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.05/1,892.70 = 1,039.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.05x = 1,892.70 × 1,039.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.05x = 1,968,249.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,249.49/1,372.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.53

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