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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.89, 1,921.79 and 1,097.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.89, 1,921.79 and 1,097.24 is: 1,513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.89 : 1,921.79 = 1,097.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.89/1,921.79 = 1,097.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.89x = 1,921.79 × 1,097.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.89x = 2,108,657.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,657.99/1,392.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.88

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