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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.13, 1,921.08 and 802.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.13, 1,921.08 and 802.72 is: 1,107.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.13 : 1,921.08 = 802.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.13/1,921.08 = 802.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.13x = 1,921.08 × 802.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.13x = 1,542,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,089.34/1,392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.72

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