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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.89, 1,922.40 and 803.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.89, 1,922.40 and 803.61 is: 1,109.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.89 : 1,922.40 = 803.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.89/1,922.40 = 803.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.89x = 1,922.40 × 803.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.89x = 1,544,859.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,859.86/1,392.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.11

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