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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.03, 1,921.01 and 786.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.03, 1,921.01 and 786.38 is: 1,085.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.03 : 1,921.01 = 786.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.03/1,921.01 = 786.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.03x = 1,921.01 × 786.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.03x = 1,510,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,643.84/1,392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.21

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