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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.57, 1,921.83 and 763.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.57, 1,921.83 and 763.11 is: 1,053.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.57 : 1,921.83 = 763.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.57/1,921.83 = 763.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.57x = 1,921.83 × 763.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.57x = 1,466,567.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,567.69/1,392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.14

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