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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.92, 2,086.54 and 904.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.92, 2,086.54 and 904.49 is: 1,354.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.92 : 2,086.54 = 904.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.92/2,086.54 = 904.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.92x = 2,086.54 × 904.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.92x = 1,887,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,241.87/1,392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.89

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