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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.62, 1,921.79 and 803.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.62, 1,921.79 and 803.19 is: 1,108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.62 : 1,921.79 = 803.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.62/1,921.79 = 803.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.62x = 1,921.79 × 803.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.62x = 1,543,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,558.49/1,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.39

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