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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.31, 1,921.59 and 794.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.31, 1,921.59 and 794.80 is: 1,096.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.31 : 1,921.59 = 794.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.31/1,921.59 = 794.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.31x = 1,921.59 × 794.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.31x = 1,527,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,279.73/1,392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.94

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