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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.51, 2,087.25 and 844.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.51, 2,087.25 and 844.55 is: 1,265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.51 : 2,087.25 = 844.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.51/2,087.25 = 844.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.51x = 2,087.25 × 844.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.51x = 1,762,772.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,772.33/1,392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.90

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