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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.81, 2,863.62 and 753.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.81, 2,863.62 and 753.75 is: 1,130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.81 : 2,863.62 = 753.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.81/2,863.62 = 753.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.81x = 2,863.62 × 753.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.81x = 2,158,453.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,453.58/1,908.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.78

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