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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.53, 1,921.22 and 803.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.53, 1,921.22 and 803.05 is: 1,107.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.53 : 1,921.22 = 803.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.53/1,921.22 = 803.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.53x = 1,921.22 × 803.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.53x = 1,542,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,835.72/1,392.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.94

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