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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.62, 1,921.56 and 832.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.62, 1,921.56 and 832.97 is: 1,149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.62 : 1,921.56 = 832.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.62/1,921.56 = 832.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.62x = 1,921.56 × 832.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.62x = 1,600,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,588.06/1,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.34

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