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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.46, 1,921.02 and 868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.46, 1,921.02 and 868.20 is: 1,197.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.46 : 1,921.02 = 868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.46/1,921.02 = 868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.46x = 1,921.02 × 868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.46x = 1,667,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,829.56/1,392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.76

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