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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.42, 1,922.82 and 772.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.42, 1,922.82 and 772.42 is: 1,065.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.42 : 1,922.82 = 772.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.42/1,922.82 = 772.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.42x = 1,922.82 × 772.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.42x = 1,485,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,224.62/1,393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.88

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