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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.88, 2,089.60 and 982.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.88, 2,089.60 and 982.16 is: 1,473.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.88 : 2,089.60 = 982.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.88/2,089.60 = 982.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.88x = 2,089.60 × 982.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.88x = 2,052,321.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,321.54/1,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.44

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