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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.81, 1,922.09 and 771.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.81, 1,922.09 and 771.81 is: 1,065.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.81 : 1,922.09 = 771.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.81/1,922.09 = 771.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.81x = 1,922.09 × 771.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.81x = 1,483,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,488.28/1,392.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.10

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