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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.48, 2,868.62 and 757.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.48, 2,868.62 and 757.56 is: 1,136.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.48 : 2,868.62 = 757.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.48/2,868.62 = 757.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.48x = 2,868.62 × 757.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.48x = 2,173,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,151.77/1,911.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.89

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