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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.38, 1,922.89 and 763.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.38, 1,922.89 and 763.97 is: 1,054.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.38 : 1,922.89 = 763.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.38/1,922.89 = 763.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.38x = 1,922.89 × 763.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.38x = 1,469,028.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,028.82/1,393.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.29

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