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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.61, 2,901.81 and 764.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.61, 2,901.81 and 764.55 is: 1,146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.61 : 2,901.81 = 764.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.61/2,901.81 = 764.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.61x = 2,901.81 × 764.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.61x = 2,218,578.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,578.84/1,934.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.78

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