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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.83, 2,860.13 and 520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.83, 2,860.13 and 520.16 is: 780.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.83 : 2,860.13 = 520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.83/2,860.13 = 520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.83x = 2,860.13 × 520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.83x = 1,487,708.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,708.32/1,906.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.20

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