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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.90, 2,870.84 and 759.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.90, 2,870.84 and 759.38 is: 1,139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.90 : 2,870.84 = 759.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.90/2,870.84 = 759.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.90x = 2,870.84 × 759.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.90x = 2,180,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,046.02/1,913.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.06

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