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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.83, 2,888.43 and 539.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.83, 2,888.43 and 539.26 is: 808.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.83 : 2,888.43 = 539.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.83/2,888.43 = 539.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.83x = 2,888.43 × 539.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.83x = 1,557,614.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,614.76/1,925.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.80

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