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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.56, 2,859.72 and 754.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.56, 2,859.72 and 754.12 is: 1,130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.56 : 2,859.72 = 754.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.56/2,859.72 = 754.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.56x = 2,859.72 × 754.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.56x = 2,156,572.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,572.05/1,907.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.54

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