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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.02, 2,088.96 and 1,255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.02, 2,088.96 and 1,255.34 is: 1,883.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.02 : 2,088.96 = 1,255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.02/2,088.96 = 1,255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.02x = 2,088.96 × 1,255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.02x = 2,622,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,355.05/1,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.85

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