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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.93, 1,920.78 and 762.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.93, 1,920.78 and 762.33 is: 1,051.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.93 : 1,920.78 = 762.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.93/1,920.78 = 762.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.93x = 1,920.78 × 762.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.93x = 1,464,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,261.40/1,391.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.97

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