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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.76, 1,909.79 and 1,346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.76, 1,909.79 and 1,346.18 is: 1,845.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.76 : 1,909.79 = 1,346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.76/1,909.79 = 1,346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.76x = 1,909.79 × 1,346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.76x = 2,570,921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,921.10/1,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.92

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