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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.20, 2,826.70 and 911.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.20, 2,826.70 and 911.25 is: 1,364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.20 : 2,826.70 = 911.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.20/2,826.70 = 911.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.20x = 2,826.70 × 911.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.20x = 2,575,828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,828.10/1,887.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.89

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