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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.51, 1,921.67 and 803.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.51, 1,921.67 and 803.05 is: 1,108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.51 : 1,921.67 = 803.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.51/1,921.67 = 803.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.51x = 1,921.67 × 803.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.51x = 1,543,197.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,197.09/1,392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.21

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