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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.69, 1,921.79 and 803.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.69, 1,921.79 and 803.27 is: 1,108.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.69 : 1,921.79 = 803.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.69/1,921.79 = 803.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.69x = 1,921.79 × 803.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.69x = 1,543,702.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,702.63/1,392.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.43

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