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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.62, 2,880.23 and 749.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.62, 2,880.23 and 749.67 is: 1,124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.62 : 2,880.23 = 749.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.62/2,880.23 = 749.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.62x = 2,880.23 × 749.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.62x = 2,159,207.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,207.47/1,920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.22

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