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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.88, 2,864.84 and 755.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.88, 2,864.84 and 755.63 is: 1,133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.88 : 2,864.84 = 755.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.88/2,864.84 = 755.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.88x = 2,864.84 × 755.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.88x = 2,164,740.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,740.95/1,909.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.45

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