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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.18, 1,922.31 and 861.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.18, 1,922.31 and 861.84 is: 1,190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.18 : 1,922.31 = 861.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.18/1,922.31 = 861.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.18x = 1,922.31 × 861.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.18x = 1,656,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,723.65/1,392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.02

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