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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.98, 1,923.62 and 764.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.98, 1,923.62 and 764.49 is: 1,054.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.98 : 1,923.62 = 764.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.98/1,923.62 = 764.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.98x = 1,923.62 × 764.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.98x = 1,470,587.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,587.27/1,393.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.95

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