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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.54, 2,804.16 and 759.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.54, 2,804.16 and 759.45 is: 1,139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.54 : 2,804.16 = 759.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.54/2,804.16 = 759.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.54x = 2,804.16 × 759.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.54x = 2,129,619.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,619.31/1,869.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.11

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