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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.26, 1,926.99 and 892.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.26, 1,926.99 and 892.57 is: 1,231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.26 : 1,926.99 = 892.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.26/1,926.99 = 892.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.26x = 1,926.99 × 892.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.26x = 1,719,973.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,973.46/1,396.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.84

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