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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.72, 2,888.84 and 626.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.72, 2,888.84 and 626.88 is: 940.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.72 : 2,888.84 = 626.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.72/2,888.84 = 626.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.72x = 2,888.84 × 626.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.72x = 1,810,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,957.59/1,925.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.41

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