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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.32, 1,921.76 and 802.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.32, 1,921.76 and 802.89 is: 1,108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.32 : 1,921.76 = 802.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.32/1,921.76 = 802.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.32x = 1,921.76 × 802.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.32x = 1,542,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,957.87/1,392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.20

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