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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.61, 2,888.25 and 755.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.61, 2,888.25 and 755.37 is: 1,132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.61 : 2,888.25 = 755.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.61/2,888.25 = 755.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.61x = 2,888.25 × 755.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.61x = 2,181,697.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,697.40/1,925.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.99

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