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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.64, 2,862.48 and 753.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.64, 2,862.48 and 753.76 is: 1,130.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.64 : 2,862.48 = 753.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.64/2,862.48 = 753.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.64x = 2,862.48 × 753.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.64x = 2,157,622.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,622.92/1,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.45

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