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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.12, 2,864.34 and 754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.12, 2,864.34 and 754.68 is: 1,132.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.12 : 2,864.34 = 754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.12/2,864.34 = 754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.12x = 2,864.34 × 754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.12x = 2,161,660.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,660.11/1,908.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.87

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