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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.53, 2,899.20 and 762.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.53, 2,899.20 and 762.15 is: 1,142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.53 : 2,899.20 = 762.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.53/2,899.20 = 762.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.53x = 2,899.20 × 762.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.53x = 2,209,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,625.28/1,933.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.79

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