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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.47, 2,887.60 and 538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.47, 2,887.60 and 538.70 is: 807.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.47 : 2,887.60 = 538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.47/2,887.60 = 538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.47x = 2,887.60 × 538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.47x = 1,555,551.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,551.59/1,925.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.88

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