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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.94, 1,920.87 and 762.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.94, 1,920.87 and 762.46 is: 1,052.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.94 : 1,920.87 = 762.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.94/1,920.87 = 762.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.94x = 1,920.87 × 762.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.94x = 1,464,586.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,586.54/1,391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.19

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