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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.20, 1,921.26 and 762.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.20, 1,921.26 and 762.77 is: 1,052.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.20 : 1,921.26 = 762.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.20/1,921.26 = 762.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.20x = 1,921.26 × 762.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.20x = 1,465,479.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,479.49/1,392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.64

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