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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.49, 1,921.39 and 833.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.49, 1,921.39 and 833.18 is: 1,149.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.49 : 1,921.39 = 833.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.49/1,921.39 = 833.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.49x = 1,921.39 × 833.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.49x = 1,600,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,863.72/1,392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.64

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