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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.13, 2,880.20 and 533.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.13, 2,880.20 and 533.41 is: 800.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.13 : 2,880.20 = 533.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.13/2,880.20 = 533.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.13x = 2,880.20 × 533.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.13x = 1,536,324.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,324.81/1,920.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.12

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