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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.49, 1,921.20 and 832.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.49, 1,921.20 and 832.69 is: 1,148.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.49 : 1,921.20 = 832.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.49/1,921.20 = 832.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.49x = 1,921.20 × 832.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.49x = 1,599,764.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,764.03/1,392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.85

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