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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.11, 2,090.56 and 1,236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.11, 2,090.56 and 1,236.29 is: 1,856.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.11 : 2,090.56 = 1,236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.11/2,090.56 = 1,236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.11x = 2,090.56 × 1,236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.11x = 2,584,538.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,538.42/1,392.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.56

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