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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.80, 2,089.20 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.80, 2,089.20 and 366.80 is: 550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.80 : 2,089.20 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.80/2,089.20 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.80x = 2,089.20 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.80x = 766,318.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,318.56/1,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.20

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