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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.62, 1,921.80 and 771.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.62, 1,921.80 and 771.62 is: 1,064.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.62 : 1,921.80 = 771.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.62/1,921.80 = 771.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.62x = 1,921.80 × 771.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.62x = 1,482,889.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,889.71/1,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.82

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