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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.08, 2,087.96 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.08, 2,087.96 and 366.16 is: 549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.08 : 2,087.96 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.08/2,087.96 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.08x = 2,087.96 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.08x = 764,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,527.43/1,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.20

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