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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.26, 1,920.55 and 887.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.26, 1,920.55 and 887.17 is: 1,223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.26 : 1,920.55 = 887.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.26/1,920.55 = 887.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.26x = 1,920.55 × 887.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.26x = 1,703,847.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,847.32/1,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.80

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