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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.28, 1,921.39 and 802.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.28, 1,921.39 and 802.80 is: 1,107.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.28 : 1,921.39 = 802.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.28/1,921.39 = 802.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.28x = 1,921.39 × 802.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.28x = 1,542,489.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,489.89/1,392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.89

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