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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919.69, 2,877.24 and 748.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919.69, 2,877.24 and 748.29 is: 1,121.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919.69 : 2,877.24 = 748.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919.69/2,877.24 = 748.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919.69x = 2,877.24 × 748.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919.69x = 2,153,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,009.92/1,919.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.54

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