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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.42, 1,921.35 and 802.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.42, 1,921.35 and 802.98 is: 1,108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.42 : 1,921.35 = 802.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.42/1,921.35 = 802.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.42x = 1,921.35 × 802.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.42x = 1,542,805.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,805.62/1,392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.00

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