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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.46, 2,888.62 and 755.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.46, 2,888.62 and 755.57 is: 1,133.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.46 : 2,888.62 = 755.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.46/2,888.62 = 755.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.46x = 2,888.62 × 755.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.46x = 2,182,559.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,559.95/1,925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.53

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