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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.75, 1,922.79 and 967.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.75, 1,922.79 and 967.98 is: 1,336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.75 : 1,922.79 = 967.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.75/1,922.79 = 967.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.75x = 1,922.79 × 967.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.75x = 1,861,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,222.26/1,392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.36

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