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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.81, 2,888.72 and 770.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.81, 2,888.72 and 770.75 is: 1,156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.81 : 2,888.72 = 770.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.81/2,888.72 = 770.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.81x = 2,888.72 × 770.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.81x = 2,226,477.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,477.09/1,925.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.13

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