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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.79, 1,922.25 and 795.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.79, 1,922.25 and 795.49 is: 1,097.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.79 : 1,922.25 = 795.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.79/1,922.25 = 795.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.79x = 1,922.25 × 795.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.79x = 1,529,130.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,130.65/1,392.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.89

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