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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.02, 1,921 and 802.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.02, 1,921 and 802.52 is: 1,107.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.02 : 1,921 = 802.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.02/1,921 = 802.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.02x = 1,921 × 802.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.02x = 1,541,640.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,640.92/1,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.48

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