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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.31, 2,897.99 and 762.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.31, 2,897.99 and 762.84 is: 1,143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.31 : 2,897.99 = 762.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.31/2,897.99 = 762.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.31x = 2,897.99 × 762.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.31x = 2,210,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,698.88/1,933.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.48

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