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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.92, 1,920.79 and 762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.92, 1,920.79 and 762.48 is: 1,052.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.92 : 1,920.79 = 762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.92/1,920.79 = 762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.92x = 1,920.79 × 762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.92x = 1,464,564.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,564.91/1,391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.19

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