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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.65, 1,923.30 and 764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.65, 1,923.30 and 764.24 is: 1,054.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.65 : 1,923.30 = 764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.65/1,923.30 = 764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.65x = 1,923.30 × 764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.65x = 1,469,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,858.97/1,393.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.69

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