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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.58, 1,921.39 and 803.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.58, 1,921.39 and 803.08 is: 1,108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.58 : 1,921.39 = 803.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.58/1,921.39 = 803.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.58x = 1,921.39 × 803.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.58x = 1,543,029.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,029.88/1,392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.04

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