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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.27, 1,921.27 and 762.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.27, 1,921.27 and 762.75 is: 1,052.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.27 : 1,921.27 = 762.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.27/1,921.27 = 762.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.27x = 1,921.27 × 762.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.27x = 1,465,448.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,448.22/1,392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.56

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