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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.03, 1,920.92 and 832.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.03, 1,920.92 and 832.55 is: 1,148.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.03 : 1,920.92 = 832.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.03/1,920.92 = 832.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.03x = 1,920.92 × 832.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.03x = 1,599,248.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,248.18/1,392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.86

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