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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.24, 2,864.40 and 755.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.24, 2,864.40 and 755.80 is: 1,133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.24 : 2,864.40 = 755.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.24/2,864.40 = 755.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.24x = 2,864.40 × 755.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.24x = 2,164,913.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,913.52/1,909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.91

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