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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.42, 2,880.64 and 766.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.42, 2,880.64 and 766.18 is: 1,149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.42 : 2,880.64 = 766.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.42/2,880.64 = 766.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.42x = 2,880.64 × 766.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.42x = 2,207,088.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,088.76/1,920.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.27

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