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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.06, 1,921.04 and 762.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.06, 1,921.04 and 762.60 is: 1,052.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.06 : 1,921.04 = 762.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.06/1,921.04 = 762.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.06x = 1,921.04 × 762.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.06x = 1,464,985.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,985.10/1,392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.39

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