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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.68, 1,921.86 and 803.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.68, 1,921.86 and 803.30 is: 1,108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.68 : 1,921.86 = 803.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.68/1,921.86 = 803.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.68x = 1,921.86 × 803.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.68x = 1,543,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,830.14/1,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.53

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