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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.39, 1,922.36 and 869.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.39, 1,922.36 and 869.13 is: 1,199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.39 : 1,922.36 = 869.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.39/1,922.36 = 869.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.39x = 1,922.36 × 869.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.39x = 1,670,776.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,776.40/1,392.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.93

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