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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.17, 1,921.14 and 762.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.17, 1,921.14 and 762.66 is: 1,052.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.17 : 1,921.14 = 762.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.17/1,921.14 = 762.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.17x = 1,921.14 × 762.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.17x = 1,465,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,176.63/1,392.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.44

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