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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.53, 1,921.62 and 803.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.53, 1,921.62 and 803.03 is: 1,108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.53 : 1,921.62 = 803.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.53/1,921.62 = 803.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.53x = 1,921.62 × 803.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.53x = 1,543,118.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,118.51/1,392.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.14

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