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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.78, 1,922.02 and 763.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.78, 1,922.02 and 763.36 is: 1,053.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.78 : 1,922.02 = 763.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.78/1,922.02 = 763.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.78x = 1,922.02 × 763.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.78x = 1,467,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,193.19/1,392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.43

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