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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.50, 1,921.60 and 832.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.50, 1,921.60 and 832.64 is: 1,149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.50 : 1,921.60 = 832.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.50/1,921.60 = 832.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.50x = 1,921.60 × 832.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.50x = 1,600,004.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,004.79/1,392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.01

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