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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.68, 2,888.28 and 770.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.68, 2,888.28 and 770.56 is: 1,155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.68 : 2,888.28 = 770.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.68/2,888.28 = 770.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.68x = 2,888.28 × 770.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.68x = 2,225,593.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,593.04/1,925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.74

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