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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.32, 1,922.78 and 763.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.32, 1,922.78 and 763.88 is: 1,054.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.32 : 1,922.78 = 763.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.32/1,922.78 = 763.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.32x = 1,922.78 × 763.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.32x = 1,468,759.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,759.75/1,393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.14

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