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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.72, 2,830.08 and 912.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.72, 2,830.08 and 912.68 is: 1,366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.72 : 2,830.08 = 912.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.72/2,830.08 = 912.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.72x = 2,830.08 × 912.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.72x = 2,582,957.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,957.41/1,889.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.85

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