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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.97, 2,894.28 and 759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.97, 2,894.28 and 759.88 is: 1,139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.97 : 2,894.28 = 759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.97/2,894.28 = 759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.97x = 2,894.28 × 759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.97x = 2,199,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,305.49/1,929.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.55

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