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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.84, 1,921.52 and 833.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.84, 1,921.52 and 833.13 is: 1,149.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.84 : 1,921.52 = 833.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.84/1,921.52 = 833.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.84x = 1,921.52 × 833.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.84x = 1,600,871.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,871.79/1,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.36

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