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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.60, 2,088.08 and 814.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.60, 2,088.08 and 814.26 is: 1,220.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.60 : 2,088.08 = 814.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.60/2,088.08 = 814.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.60x = 2,088.08 × 814.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.60x = 1,700,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,240.02/1,392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.91

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