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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.27, 1,921.48 and 888.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.27, 1,921.48 and 888.14 is: 1,225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.27 : 1,921.48 = 888.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.27/1,921.48 = 888.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.27x = 1,921.48 × 888.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.27x = 1,706,543.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,543.25/1,392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.73

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