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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.51, 1,921.38 and 802.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.51, 1,921.38 and 802.89 is: 1,107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.51 : 1,921.38 = 802.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.51/1,921.38 = 802.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.51x = 1,921.38 × 802.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.51x = 1,542,656.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,656.79/1,392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.82

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