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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.69, 1,922 and 914.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.69, 1,922 and 914.43 is: 1,261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.69 : 1,922 = 914.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.69/1,922 = 914.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.69x = 1,922 × 914.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.69x = 1,757,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,534.46/1,392.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.97

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