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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.43, 1,920.18 and 762.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.43, 1,920.18 and 762.00 is: 1,051.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.43 : 1,920.18 = 762.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.43/1,920.18 = 762.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.43x = 1,920.18 × 762.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.43x = 1,463,174.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,174.05/1,391.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.56

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