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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.79, 1,923.42 and 764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.79, 1,923.42 and 764.30 is: 1,054.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.79 : 1,923.42 = 764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.79/1,923.42 = 764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.79x = 1,923.42 × 764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.79x = 1,470,069.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,069.91/1,393.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.73

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