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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.56, 2,856.72 and 752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.56, 2,856.72 and 752.12 is: 1,127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.56 : 2,856.72 = 752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.56/2,856.72 = 752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.56x = 2,856.72 × 752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.56x = 2,148,596.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,596.25/1,905.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.54

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