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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.60, 2,086.60 and 979.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.60, 2,086.60 and 979.72 is: 1,467.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.60 : 2,086.60 = 979.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.60/2,086.60 = 979.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.60x = 2,086.60 × 979.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.60x = 2,044,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,283.75/1,392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.96

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