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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.12, 1,923.84 and 764.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.12, 1,923.84 and 764.65 is: 1,055.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.12 : 1,923.84 = 764.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.12/1,923.84 = 764.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.12x = 1,923.84 × 764.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.12x = 1,471,059.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,059.45/1,394.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.19

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