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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.62, 1,921.55 and 795.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.62, 1,921.55 and 795.11 is: 1,097.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.62 : 1,921.55 = 795.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.62/1,921.55 = 795.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.62x = 1,921.55 × 795.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.62x = 1,527,830.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,830.04/1,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.09

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