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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.78, 1,922.04 and 771.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.78, 1,922.04 and 771.78 is: 1,065.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.78 : 1,922.04 = 771.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.78/1,922.04 = 771.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.78x = 1,922.04 × 771.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.78x = 1,483,392.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,392.03/1,392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.06

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