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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.63, 1,921.95 and 803.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.63, 1,921.95 and 803.36 is: 1,108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.63 : 1,921.95 = 803.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.63/1,921.95 = 803.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.63x = 1,921.95 × 803.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.63x = 1,544,017.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,017.75/1,392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.71

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