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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.80, 1,922.76 and 869.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.80, 1,922.76 and 869.12 is: 1,199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.80 : 1,922.76 = 869.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.80/1,922.76 = 869.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.80x = 1,922.76 × 869.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.80x = 1,671,109.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,109.17/1,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.82

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