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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.49, 1,921.61 and 763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.49, 1,921.61 and 763 is: 1,052.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.49 : 1,921.61 = 763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.49/1,921.61 = 763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.49x = 1,921.61 × 763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.49x = 1,466,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,188.43/1,392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.93

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