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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.36, 1,921.36 and 802.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.36, 1,921.36 and 802.92 is: 1,107.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.36 : 1,921.36 = 802.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.36/1,921.36 = 802.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.36x = 1,921.36 × 802.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.36x = 1,542,698.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,698.37/1,392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.97

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