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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.21, 2,078.15 and 1,290.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.21, 2,078.15 and 1,290.69 is: 1,926.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.21 : 2,078.15 = 1,290.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.21/2,078.15 = 1,290.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.21x = 2,078.15 × 1,290.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.21x = 2,682,250.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,250.65/1,392.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.61

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