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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.70, 1,921.92 and 803.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.70, 1,921.92 and 803.22 is: 1,108.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.70 : 1,921.92 = 803.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.70/1,921.92 = 803.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.70x = 1,921.92 × 803.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.70x = 1,543,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,724.58/1,392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.44

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