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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.38, 2,859.72 and 811.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.38, 2,859.72 and 811.18 is: 1,216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.38 : 2,859.72 = 811.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.38/2,859.72 = 811.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.38x = 2,859.72 × 811.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.38x = 2,319,747.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,747.67/1,907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.20

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