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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.86, 1,922.22 and 771.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.86, 1,922.22 and 771.86 is: 1,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.86 : 1,922.22 = 771.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.86/1,922.22 = 771.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.86x = 1,922.22 × 771.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.86x = 1,483,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,684.73/1,392.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.21

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