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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.26, 1,921.42 and 802.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.26, 1,921.42 and 802.98 is: 1,108.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.26 : 1,921.42 = 802.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.26/1,921.42 = 802.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.26x = 1,921.42 × 802.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.26x = 1,542,862.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,862.84/1,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.18

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