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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.12, 2,087.28 and 807.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.12, 2,087.28 and 807.24 is: 1,210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.12 : 2,087.28 = 807.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.12/2,087.28 = 807.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.12x = 2,087.28 × 807.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.12x = 1,684,935.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,935.91/1,392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.34

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