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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.56, 2,089.05 and 455.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.56, 2,089.05 and 455.21 is: 682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.56 : 2,089.05 = 455.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.56/2,089.05 = 455.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.56x = 2,089.05 × 455.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.56x = 950,961.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,961.67/1,392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.89

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