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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.73, 2,870.55 and 758.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.73, 2,870.55 and 758.67 is: 1,137.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.73 : 2,870.55 = 758.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.73/2,870.55 = 758.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.73x = 2,870.55 × 758.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.73x = 2,177,800.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,800.17/1,913.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.99

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