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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.47, 2,828.72 and 911.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.47, 2,828.72 and 911.58 is: 1,367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.47 : 2,828.72 = 911.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.47/2,828.72 = 911.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.47x = 2,828.72 × 911.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.47x = 2,578,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,604.58/1,885.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.62

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