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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.97, 2,881.50 and 750.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.97, 2,881.50 and 750.92 is: 1,126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.97 : 2,881.50 = 750.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.97/2,881.50 = 750.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.97x = 2,881.50 × 750.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.97x = 2,163,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,775.98/1,920.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.40

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