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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.38, 1,922.10 and 868.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.38, 1,922.10 and 868.76 is: 1,199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.38 : 1,922.10 = 868.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.38/1,922.10 = 868.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.38x = 1,922.10 × 868.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.38x = 1,669,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,843.60/1,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.27

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