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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.10, 1,923.89 and 764.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.10, 1,923.89 and 764.69 is: 1,055.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.10 : 1,923.89 = 764.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.10/1,923.89 = 764.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.10x = 1,923.89 × 764.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.10x = 1,471,170.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,170.81/1,394.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.28

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