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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.26, 1,920.48 and 1,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.26, 1,920.48 and 1,060.56 is: 1,462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.26 : 1,920.48 = 1,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.26/1,920.48 = 1,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.26x = 1,920.48 × 1,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.26x = 2,036,784.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,784.27/1,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.93

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