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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.39, 1,921.47 and 771.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.39, 1,921.47 and 771.39 is: 1,064.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.39 : 1,921.47 = 771.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.39/1,921.47 = 771.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.39x = 1,921.47 × 771.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.39x = 1,482,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,202.74/1,392.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.50

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