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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.27, 2,088.81 and 837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.27, 2,088.81 and 837.60 is: 1,256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.27 : 2,088.81 = 837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.27/2,088.81 = 837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.27x = 2,088.81 × 837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.27x = 1,749,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,587.26/1,392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.64

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