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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.26, 1,921.50 and 802.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.26, 1,921.50 and 802.99 is: 1,108.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.26 : 1,921.50 = 802.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.26/1,921.50 = 802.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.26x = 1,921.50 × 802.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.26x = 1,542,945.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,945.29/1,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.23

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