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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.85, 2,862.99 and 522.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.85, 2,862.99 and 522.28 is: 783.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.85 : 2,862.99 = 522.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.85/2,862.99 = 522.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.85x = 2,862.99 × 522.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.85x = 1,495,282.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,282.42/1,908.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.34

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