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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.02, 1,921.38 and 1,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.02, 1,921.38 and 1,038 is: 1,432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.02 : 1,921.38 = 1,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.02/1,921.38 = 1,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.02x = 1,921.38 × 1,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.02x = 1,994,392.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,392.44/1,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.73

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