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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.59, 1,922.08 and 868.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.59, 1,922.08 and 868.52 is: 1,198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.59 : 1,922.08 = 868.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.59/1,922.08 = 868.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.59x = 1,922.08 × 868.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.59x = 1,669,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,364.92/1,392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.75

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