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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.16, 2,879.92 and 765.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.16, 2,879.92 and 765.92 is: 1,148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.16 : 2,879.92 = 765.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.16/2,879.92 = 765.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.16x = 2,879.92 × 765.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.16x = 2,205,788.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,788.33/1,920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.75

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