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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.96, 2,083.92 and 1,026.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.96, 2,083.92 and 1,026.96 is: 1,536.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.96 : 2,083.92 = 1,026.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.96/2,083.92 = 1,026.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.96x = 2,083.92 × 1,026.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.96x = 2,140,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,102.48/1,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.37

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