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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.63, 1,921.79 and 763.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.63, 1,921.79 and 763.18 is: 1,053.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.63 : 1,921.79 = 763.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.63/1,921.79 = 763.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.63x = 1,921.79 × 763.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.63x = 1,466,671.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,671.69/1,392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.17

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