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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.88, 1,922.40 and 803.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.88, 1,922.40 and 803.32 is: 1,108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.88 : 1,922.40 = 803.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.88/1,922.40 = 803.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.88x = 1,922.40 × 803.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.88x = 1,544,302.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,302.37/1,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.71

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