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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.72, 1,921.81 and 833.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.72, 1,921.81 and 833.07 is: 1,149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.72 : 1,921.81 = 833.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.72/1,921.81 = 833.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.72x = 1,921.81 × 833.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.72x = 1,601,002.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,002.26/1,392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.55

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