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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.84, 2,088.68 and 455.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.84, 2,088.68 and 455.56 is: 683.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.84 : 2,088.68 = 455.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.84/2,088.68 = 455.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.84x = 2,088.68 × 455.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.84x = 951,519.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,519.06/1,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.15

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