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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.56, 2,860.68 and 812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.56, 2,860.68 and 812 is: 1,217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.56 : 2,860.68 = 812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.56/2,860.68 = 812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.56x = 2,860.68 × 812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.56x = 2,322,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,872.16/1,908.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.08

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