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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.24, 1,921.38 and 802.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.24, 1,921.38 and 802.88 is: 1,108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.24 : 1,921.38 = 802.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.24/1,921.38 = 802.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.24x = 1,921.38 × 802.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.24x = 1,542,637.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,637.57/1,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.03

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