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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.84, 1,922.20 and 803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.84, 1,922.20 and 803.40 is: 1,108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.84 : 1,922.20 = 803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.84/1,922.20 = 803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.84x = 1,922.20 × 803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.84x = 1,544,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,295.48/1,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.74

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