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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.74, 2,859.18 and 811.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.74, 2,859.18 and 811.81 is: 1,216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.74 : 2,859.18 = 811.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.74/2,859.18 = 811.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.74x = 2,859.18 × 811.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.74x = 2,321,110.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,110.92/1,907.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.68

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