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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.85, 2,888.95 and 539.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.85, 2,888.95 and 539.19 is: 808.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.85 : 2,888.95 = 539.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.85/2,888.95 = 539.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.85x = 2,888.95 × 539.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.85x = 1,557,678.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,678.51/1,925.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.83

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