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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.75, 1,921.79 and 833.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.75, 1,921.79 and 833.10 is: 1,149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.75 : 1,921.79 = 833.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.75/1,921.79 = 833.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.75x = 1,921.79 × 833.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.75x = 1,601,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,043.25/1,392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.56

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