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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.69, 2,850.76 and 514.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.69, 2,850.76 and 514.11 is: 771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.69 : 2,850.76 = 514.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.69/2,850.76 = 514.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.69x = 2,850.76 × 514.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.69x = 1,465,615.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,615.56/1,900.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.10

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