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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.92, 1,920.80 and 832.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.92, 1,920.80 and 832.50 is: 1,148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.92 : 1,920.80 = 832.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.92/1,920.80 = 832.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.92x = 1,920.80 × 832.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.92x = 1,599,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,068.08/1,391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.82

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