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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.48, 2,084.94 and 904.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.48, 2,084.94 and 904.32 is: 1,354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.48 : 2,084.94 = 904.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.48/2,084.94 = 904.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.48x = 2,084.94 × 904.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.48x = 1,885,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,452.94/1,392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.03

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