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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,883.39, 2,819.62 and 1,150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,883.39, 2,819.62 and 1,150.75 is: 1,722.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,883.39 : 2,819.62 = 1,150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,883.39/2,819.62 = 1,150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,883.39x = 2,819.62 × 1,150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,883.39x = 3,244,667.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,667.79/1,883.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.78

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