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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.38, 2,861.69 and 812.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.38, 2,861.69 and 812.67 is: 1,219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.38 : 2,861.69 = 812.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.38/2,861.69 = 812.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.38x = 2,861.69 × 812.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.38x = 2,325,609.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,609.61/1,907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.27

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