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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.74, 2,863.56 and 813.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.74, 2,863.56 and 813.14 is: 1,219.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.74 : 2,863.56 = 813.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.74/2,863.56 = 813.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.74x = 2,863.56 × 813.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.74x = 2,328,475.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,475.18/1,908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.90

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