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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392, 1,920.75 and 832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392, 1,920.75 and 832.08 is: 1,148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392 : 1,920.75 = 832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392/1,920.75 = 832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392x = 1,920.75 × 832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392x = 1,598,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,217.66/1,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.14

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