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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.92, 2,127.92 and 725.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.92, 2,127.92 and 725.12 is: 1,086.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.92 : 2,127.92 = 725.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.92/2,127.92 = 725.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.92x = 2,127.92 × 725.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.92x = 1,542,997.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,997.35/1,419.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.68

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