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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.72, 1,922.28 and 1,020.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.72, 1,922.28 and 1,020.24 is: 1,408.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.72 : 1,922.28 = 1,020.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.72/1,922.28 = 1,020.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.72x = 1,922.28 × 1,020.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.72x = 1,961,186.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,186.95/1,392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.17

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