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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.09, 1,923.89 and 764.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.09, 1,923.89 and 764.59 is: 1,055.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.09 : 1,923.89 = 764.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.09/1,923.89 = 764.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.09x = 1,923.89 × 764.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.09x = 1,470,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,973.61/1,394.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.15

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