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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.43, 1,922.87 and 763.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.43, 1,922.87 and 763.98 is: 1,054.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.43 : 1,922.87 = 763.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.43/1,922.87 = 763.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.43x = 1,922.87 × 763.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.43x = 1,469,030.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,030.40/1,393.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.26

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