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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392, 1,920.90 and 762.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392, 1,920.90 and 762.52 is: 1,052.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392 : 1,920.90 = 762.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392/1,920.90 = 762.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392x = 1,920.90 × 762.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392x = 1,464,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,724.67/1,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.24

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