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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.56, 2,880.71 and 750.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.56, 2,880.71 and 750.34 is: 1,125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.56 : 2,880.71 = 750.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.56/2,880.71 = 750.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.56x = 2,880.71 × 750.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.56x = 2,161,524.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,524.20/1,920.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.47

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