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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.24, 2,088.16 and 908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.24, 2,088.16 and 908.72 is: 1,362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.24 : 2,088.16 = 908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.24/2,088.16 = 908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.24x = 2,088.16 × 908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.24x = 1,897,552.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,552.76/1,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.95

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