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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.57, 1,921.17 and 867.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.57, 1,921.17 and 867.69 is: 1,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.57 : 1,921.17 = 867.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.57/1,921.17 = 867.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.57x = 1,921.17 × 867.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.57x = 1,666,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,980.00/1,392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.05

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