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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.64, 2,871.48 and 759.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.64, 2,871.48 and 759.76 is: 1,139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.64 : 2,871.48 = 759.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.64/2,871.48 = 759.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.64x = 2,871.48 × 759.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.64x = 2,181,635.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,635.64/1,914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.45

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