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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.08, 1,921.10 and 762.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.08, 1,921.10 and 762.63 is: 1,052.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.08 : 1,921.10 = 762.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.08/1,921.10 = 762.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.08x = 1,921.10 × 762.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.08x = 1,465,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,087.54/1,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.45

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