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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.25, 1,920.57 and 867.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.25, 1,920.57 and 867.91 is: 1,197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.25 : 1,920.57 = 867.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.25/1,920.57 = 867.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.25x = 1,920.57 × 867.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.25x = 1,666,881.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,881.91/1,392.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.26

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