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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.60, 2,880.94 and 750.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.60, 2,880.94 and 750.44 is: 1,125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.60 : 2,880.94 = 750.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.60/2,880.94 = 750.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.60x = 2,880.94 × 750.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.60x = 2,161,972.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,972.61/1,920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.68

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