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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.76, 1,921.80 and 803.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.76, 1,921.80 and 803.32 is: 1,108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.76 : 1,921.80 = 803.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.76/1,921.80 = 803.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.76x = 1,921.80 × 803.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.76x = 1,543,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,820.38/1,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.46

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