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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.42, 1,921.41 and 762.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.42, 1,921.41 and 762.95 is: 1,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.42 : 1,921.41 = 762.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.42/1,921.41 = 762.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.42x = 1,921.41 × 762.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.42x = 1,465,939.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,939.76/1,392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.80

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