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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.62, 2,085.62 and 806.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.62, 2,085.62 and 806.39 is: 1,207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.62 : 2,085.62 = 806.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.62/2,085.62 = 806.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.62x = 2,085.62 × 806.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.62x = 1,681,815.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,815.88/1,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.66

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