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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.48, 2,862.84 and 755.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.48, 2,862.84 and 755.04 is: 1,132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.48 : 2,862.84 = 755.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.48/2,862.84 = 755.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.48x = 2,862.84 × 755.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.48x = 2,161,558.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,558.71/1,908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.61

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