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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.43, 1,921.71 and 803.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.43, 1,921.71 and 803.02 is: 1,108.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.43 : 1,921.71 = 803.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.43/1,921.71 = 803.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.43x = 1,921.71 × 803.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.43x = 1,543,171.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,171.56/1,392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.26

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