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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.11, 1,921.16 and 762.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.11, 1,921.16 and 762.68 is: 1,052.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.11 : 1,921.16 = 762.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.11/1,921.16 = 762.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.11x = 1,921.16 × 762.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.11x = 1,465,237.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,237.02/1,392.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.53

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