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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.71, 2,888.34 and 539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.71, 2,888.34 and 539.16 is: 808.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.71 : 2,888.34 = 539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.71/2,888.34 = 539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.71x = 2,888.34 × 539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.71x = 1,557,264.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,264.30/1,925.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.67

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