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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.32, 2,860.84 and 754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.32, 2,860.84 and 754.88 is: 1,131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.32 : 2,860.84 = 754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.32/2,860.84 = 754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.32x = 2,860.84 × 754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.32x = 2,159,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,590.90/1,908.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.67

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