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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.45, 1,921.58 and 762.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.45, 1,921.58 and 762.98 is: 1,052.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.45 : 1,921.58 = 762.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.45/1,921.58 = 762.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.45x = 1,921.58 × 762.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.45x = 1,466,113.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,113.69/1,392.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.90

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