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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.57, 2,887.18 and 754.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.57, 2,887.18 and 754.17 is: 1,130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.57 : 2,887.18 = 754.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.57/2,887.18 = 754.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.57x = 2,887.18 × 754.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.57x = 2,177,420.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,420.77/1,925.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.80

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