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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.04, 1,921.01 and 762.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.04, 1,921.01 and 762.59 is: 1,052.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.04 : 1,921.01 = 762.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.04/1,921.01 = 762.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.04x = 1,921.01 × 762.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.04x = 1,464,943.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,943.95/1,392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.37

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