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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.09, 1,921.08 and 832.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.09, 1,921.08 and 832.53 is: 1,148.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.09 : 1,921.08 = 832.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.09/1,921.08 = 832.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.09x = 1,921.08 × 832.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.09x = 1,599,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,356.73/1,392.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.89

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