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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.02, 1,920.92 and 832.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.02, 1,920.92 and 832.15 is: 1,148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.02 : 1,920.92 = 832.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.02/1,920.92 = 832.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.02x = 1,920.92 × 832.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.02x = 1,598,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,503.22/1,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.34

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