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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.66, 1,920.42 and 762.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.66, 1,920.42 and 762.16 is: 1,051.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.66 : 1,920.42 = 762.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.66/1,920.42 = 762.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.66x = 1,920.42 × 762.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.66x = 1,463,662.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,662.51/1,391.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.74

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