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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.13, 2,901.78 and 764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.13, 2,901.78 and 764.30 is: 1,146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.13 : 2,901.78 = 764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.13/2,901.78 = 764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.13x = 2,901.78 × 764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.13x = 2,217,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,828.54/1,934.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.68

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