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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.73, 2,888.96 and 771.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.73, 2,888.96 and 771.57 is: 1,157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.73 : 2,888.96 = 771.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.73/2,888.96 = 771.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.73x = 2,888.96 × 771.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.73x = 2,229,031.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,031.01/1,925.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.50

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