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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.28, 2,869.50 and 758.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.28, 2,869.50 and 758.12 is: 1,137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.28 : 2,869.50 = 758.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.28/2,869.50 = 758.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.28x = 2,869.50 × 758.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.28x = 2,175,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,425.34/1,912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.61

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