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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.04, 2,863.72 and 754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.04, 2,863.72 and 754.52 is: 1,131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.04 : 2,863.72 = 754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.04/2,863.72 = 754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.04x = 2,863.72 × 754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.04x = 2,160,734.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,734.01/1,909.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.84

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