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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.93, 1,920.84 and 762.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.93, 1,920.84 and 762.44 is: 1,052.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.93 : 1,920.84 = 762.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.93/1,920.84 = 762.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.93x = 1,920.84 × 762.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.93x = 1,464,525.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,525.25/1,391.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.15

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