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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.90, 1,920.67 and 762.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.90, 1,920.67 and 762.39 is: 1,052.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.90 : 1,920.67 = 762.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.90/1,920.67 = 762.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.90x = 1,920.67 × 762.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.90x = 1,464,297.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,297.70/1,391.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.02

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