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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.76, 1,921.92 and 833.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.76, 1,921.92 and 833.25 is: 1,149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.76 : 1,921.92 = 833.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.76/1,921.92 = 833.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.76x = 1,921.92 × 833.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.76x = 1,601,439.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,439.84/1,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.83

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