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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.54, 2,860.80 and 811.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.54, 2,860.80 and 811.34 is: 1,216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.54 : 2,860.80 = 811.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.54/2,860.80 = 811.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.54x = 2,860.80 × 811.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.54x = 2,321,081.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,081.47/1,907.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.79

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