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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.72, 2,079.30 and 1,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.72, 2,079.30 and 1,149.72 is: 1,716.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.72 : 2,079.30 = 1,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.72/2,079.30 = 1,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.72x = 2,079.30 × 1,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.72x = 2,390,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,612.80/1,392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.51

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