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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.16, 1,920.27 and 867.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.16, 1,920.27 and 867.82 is: 1,197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.16 : 1,920.27 = 867.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.16/1,920.27 = 867.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.16x = 1,920.27 × 867.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.16x = 1,666,448.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,448.71/1,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.02

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