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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.85, 2,088.06 and 899.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.85, 2,088.06 and 899.56 is: 1,348.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.85 : 2,088.06 = 899.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.85/2,088.06 = 899.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.85x = 2,088.06 × 899.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.85x = 1,878,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,335.25/1,392.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.56

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