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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.14, 1,921.14 and 802.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.14, 1,921.14 and 802.80 is: 1,107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.14 : 1,921.14 = 802.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.14/1,921.14 = 802.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.14x = 1,921.14 × 802.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.14x = 1,542,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,291.19/1,392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.86

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