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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.69, 1,921.89 and 803.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.69, 1,921.89 and 803.23 is: 1,108.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.69 : 1,921.89 = 803.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.69/1,921.89 = 803.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.69x = 1,921.89 × 803.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.69x = 1,543,719.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,719.70/1,392.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.44

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