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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.30, 2,864.10 and 754.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.30, 2,864.10 and 754.78 is: 1,132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.30 : 2,864.10 = 754.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.30/2,864.10 = 754.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.30x = 2,864.10 × 754.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.30x = 2,161,765.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,765.40/1,909.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.23

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