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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.36, 2,090.94 and 1,236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.36, 2,090.94 and 1,236.54 is: 1,856.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.36 : 2,090.94 = 1,236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.36/2,090.94 = 1,236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.36x = 2,090.94 × 1,236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.36x = 2,585,530.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,530.95/1,392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.94

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