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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.65, 1,921.81 and 763.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.65, 1,921.81 and 763.16 is: 1,053.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.65 : 1,921.81 = 763.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.65/1,921.81 = 763.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.65x = 1,921.81 × 763.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.65x = 1,466,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,644.70/1,392.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.13

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