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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.62, 2,859.55 and 519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.62, 2,859.55 and 519.84 is: 779.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.62 : 2,859.55 = 519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.62/2,859.55 = 519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.62x = 2,859.55 × 519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.62x = 1,486,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,504.98/1,906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.65

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