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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.65, 2,088.03 and 836.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.65, 2,088.03 and 836.10 is: 1,253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.65 : 2,088.03 = 836.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.65/2,088.03 = 836.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.65x = 2,088.03 × 836.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.65x = 1,745,801.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,801.88/1,392.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.59

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