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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.04, 1,920.42 and 926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.04, 1,920.42 and 926.44 is: 1,278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.04 : 1,920.42 = 926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.04/1,920.42 = 926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.04x = 1,920.42 × 926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.04x = 1,779,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,153.90/1,392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.09

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