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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.30, 2,086.92 and 697.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.30, 2,086.92 and 697.86 is: 1,046.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.30 : 2,086.92 = 697.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.30/2,086.92 = 697.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.30x = 2,086.92 × 697.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.30x = 1,456,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,377.99/1,392.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.02

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