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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.42, 2,088.65 and 455.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.42, 2,088.65 and 455.36 is: 683.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.42 : 2,088.65 = 455.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.42/2,088.65 = 455.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.42x = 2,088.65 × 455.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.42x = 951,087.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,087.66/1,392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.05

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