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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,923.27, 2,882.99 and 751.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,923.27, 2,882.99 and 751.67 is: 1,126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,923.27 : 2,882.99 = 751.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,923.27/2,882.99 = 751.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,923.27x = 2,882.99 × 751.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,923.27x = 2,167,038.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,038.92/1,923.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.75

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