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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.91, 1,920.85 and 762.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.91, 1,920.85 and 762.42 is: 1,052.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.91 : 1,920.85 = 762.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.91/1,920.85 = 762.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.91x = 1,920.85 × 762.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.91x = 1,464,494.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,494.46/1,391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.15

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