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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392, 1,921.68 and 950.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392, 1,921.68 and 950.52 is: 1,312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392 : 1,921.68 = 950.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392/1,921.68 = 950.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392x = 1,921.68 × 950.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392x = 1,826,595.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,595.27/1,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.21

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