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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.19, 2,086.66 and 775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.19, 2,086.66 and 775.60 is: 1,162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.19 : 2,086.66 = 775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.19/2,086.66 = 775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.19x = 2,086.66 × 775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.19x = 1,618,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,413.50/1,392.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.49

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