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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.48, 2,870.12 and 758.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.48, 2,870.12 and 758.56 is: 1,138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.48 : 2,870.12 = 758.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.48/2,870.12 = 758.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.48x = 2,870.12 × 758.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.48x = 2,177,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,158.23/1,912.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.40

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