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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.28, 2,869.80 and 758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.28, 2,869.80 and 758.20 is: 1,137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.28 : 2,869.80 = 758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.28/2,869.80 = 758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.28x = 2,869.80 × 758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.28x = 2,175,882.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,882.36/1,913.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.25

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