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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.96, 1,921.41 and 861.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.96, 1,921.41 and 861.70 is: 1,188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.96 : 1,921.41 = 861.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.96/1,921.41 = 861.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.96x = 1,921.41 × 861.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.96x = 1,655,679.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,679.00/1,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.60

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