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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.02, 2,860.72 and 752.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.02, 2,860.72 and 752.50 is: 1,128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.02 : 2,860.72 = 752.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.02/2,860.72 = 752.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.02x = 2,860.72 × 752.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.02x = 2,152,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,691.80/1,907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.82

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