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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.73, 1,923.38 and 764.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.73, 1,923.38 and 764.28 is: 1,054.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.73 : 1,923.38 = 764.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.73/1,923.38 = 764.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.73x = 1,923.38 × 764.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.73x = 1,469,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,997.05/1,393.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.73

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