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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.78, 2,881.23 and 534.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.78, 2,881.23 and 534.13 is: 801.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.78 : 2,881.23 = 534.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.78/2,881.23 = 534.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.78x = 2,881.23 × 534.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.78x = 1,538,951.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,951.38/1,920.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.21

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