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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.36, 1,921.44 and 762.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.36, 1,921.44 and 762.88 is: 1,052.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.36 : 1,921.44 = 762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.36/1,921.44 = 762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.36x = 1,921.44 × 762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.36x = 1,465,828.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,828.15/1,392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.77

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