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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.31, 2,888.10 and 771.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.31, 2,888.10 and 771.06 is: 1,156.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.31 : 2,888.10 = 771.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.31/2,888.10 = 771.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.31x = 2,888.10 × 771.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.31x = 2,226,898.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,898.39/1,925.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.64

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