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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886.83, 2,830.28 and 912.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886.83, 2,830.28 and 912.69 is: 1,369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886.83 : 2,830.28 = 912.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886.83/2,830.28 = 912.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886.83x = 2,830.28 × 912.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886.83x = 2,583,163.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,163.69/1,886.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.05

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