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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.25, 2,901.53 and 764.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.25, 2,901.53 and 764.17 is: 1,146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.25 : 2,901.53 = 764.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.25/2,901.53 = 764.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.25x = 2,901.53 × 764.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.25x = 2,217,262.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,262.18/1,934.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.32

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