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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.15, 1,921.34 and 832.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.15, 1,921.34 and 832.62 is: 1,149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.15 : 1,921.34 = 832.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.15/1,921.34 = 832.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.15x = 1,921.34 × 832.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.15x = 1,599,746.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,746.11/1,392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.12

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