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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.20, 1,921.15 and 762.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.20, 1,921.15 and 762.62 is: 1,052.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.20 : 1,921.15 = 762.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.20/1,921.15 = 762.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.20x = 1,921.15 × 762.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.20x = 1,465,098.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,098.76/1,392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.36

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