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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.48, 1,924.38 and 765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.48, 1,924.38 and 765 is: 1,055.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.48 : 1,924.38 = 765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.48/1,924.38 = 765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.48x = 1,924.38 × 765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.48x = 1,472,150.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,150.70/1,394.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.70

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