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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.61, 1,924.53 and 765.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.61, 1,924.53 and 765.15 is: 1,055.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.61 : 1,924.53 = 765.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.61/1,924.53 = 765.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.61x = 1,924.53 × 765.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.61x = 1,472,554.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,554.13/1,394.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.89

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