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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.38, 2,092.14 and 1,245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.38, 2,092.14 and 1,245.72 is: 1,866.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.38 : 2,092.14 = 1,245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.38/2,092.14 = 1,245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.38x = 2,092.14 × 1,245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.38x = 2,606,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,220.64/1,396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.41

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