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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.65, 2,085.65 and 806.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.65, 2,085.65 and 806.41 is: 1,207.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.65 : 2,085.65 = 806.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.65/2,085.65 = 806.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.65x = 2,085.65 × 806.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.65x = 1,681,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,887.68/1,392.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.69

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