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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.65, 2,862.62 and 738.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.65, 2,862.62 and 738.75 is: 1,107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.65 : 2,862.62 = 738.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.65/2,862.62 = 738.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.65x = 2,862.62 × 738.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.65x = 2,114,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,760.53/1,909.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.41

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