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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.14, 1,919.96 and 920.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.14, 1,919.96 and 920.05 is: 1,268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.14 : 1,919.96 = 920.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.14/1,919.96 = 920.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.14x = 1,919.96 × 920.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.14x = 1,766,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,459.20/1,392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.88

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