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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.60, 2,871.60 and 759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.60, 2,871.60 and 759.36 is: 1,139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.60 : 2,871.60 = 759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.60/2,871.60 = 759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.60x = 2,871.60 × 759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.60x = 2,180,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,578.18/1,913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.52

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