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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.24, 1,924.02 and 764.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.24, 1,924.02 and 764.78 is: 1,055.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.24 : 1,924.02 = 764.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.24/1,924.02 = 764.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.24x = 1,924.02 × 764.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.24x = 1,471,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,442.40/1,394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.38

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